Personal Support Worker (PSW)

We have full and part time community visiting positions available in Hamilton

MUST HAVE G OR G2 LICENCE, A VEHICLE AND INSURANCE IN YOUR NAME

At Ultima Home Care you will find a new approach to care. Our clients and staff deserve the very best which is why so we strive to provide an environment built on trust, innovation, passion and communication. As we grow and expand, we are looking to add to our amazing team of health care professionals already providing exceptional care to our clients every day. We believe that with team work, good communication, respect and compassion we can continue to improve the lives of our client’s and their families.

We are searching for Personal Support Workers who are dedicated to providing the type of care the we would want for our own loved ones and by offering our competitive wages, benefits, a phone allowance along with a dedicated support team to back you in the field we have been able to do just that. Come and join our team and see just how different care can be.

We have full and part time days 7am-3pm or evenings 3pm-11pm. This position covers Hamilton and surrounding for home to home care. Part time is 3 weekdays (must be same 3 days each week). Every other weekend is a requirement for both full and part time.

As this is community visiting position a drivers licence (G or G2), a reliable vehicle and car insurance in your name are needed to perform this job. We do pay 40 cents/km between clients for mileage and clients are grouped together as much as possible to minimize travel between.

Starting pay is $23/hr and does include the government wage portion.

Full time staff receive a $50 monthly phone allowance and are eligible for benefits after 3 months. Part time staff are not eligible for benefits but do receive a $25 monthly phone allowance.

Requirements:

Vulnerable Sector Police Check not over 12 months old

PSW certificate or international nursing degree

Valid CPR certificate

TB test results from within 12 months or chest xray from within 24 months

G or G2 drivers licence, a vehicle and insurance in your name

Must own a cell phone with data

Responsibilities:

Assisting clients with all aspects of daily living

Food preparation and/or assistance with feeding as required

Light housekeeping such as: dishes, folding laundry etc

In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Ultima will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Recruitment representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.

Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application please contact HR Access

1-866-379-3417

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Application question(s):

• What drivers licence to you currently hold, G or G2? When does that expire?
• Do you have PSW certificate from a Canadian school? If so, what school did you attend for that program?
• Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
• Do you have a vehicle with insurance in your name? When does your insurance expire?
• When did you last have a vulnerable sector police check done?
• Please indicate you are understand this position includes home to home care in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Binbrook (again grouped together to minimize your travel between).

Licence/Certification:

• CPR Certification (required)

Work Location: In person