What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSW/HSW Overnight position at Spectrum Health Care?
Company Description
We are currently hiring Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Home Support Workers (HSWs) for Overnight shifts (10 hour shift =$160 ; 12 hour shift = $200) in Toronto. In this role, you will be a valued and trusted overnight companion to a senior, helping them with day-to-day living activities including personal care, meal preparation and light housekeeping duties. You will also encourage and assist the senior in engaging in exercise, leisure and social activities to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
At Spectrum Health Care our mission is re-imagining home care for clients and families to provide products and services they need, whenever care is required, delivered by the most qualified and compassionate staff.
Our people are the cornerstone of our business. By joining Spectrum Health Care you will be part of one of Canada’s Best Managed companies and a committed member of a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals.
Job Description
- Provides companionship and support for clients including both “awake” coverage and “resting” coverage
- Bedside sitting for clients in long term care/retirement facilities, or in private residences
- Assist clients with household tasks (ex: light meal prep and housekeeping)
- Assist clients with mobility
- Listen, observe and communicate any concerns/changes in the client’s physical, emotional and/or environmental condition
Qualifications
- Have one of the following qualifications (required):
- Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved program or Supportive Care Worker Certificate, Health Care Aide Certificate or completion of Term 1 of a PSW program
- RN/RPN Student who with a minimum successful completion of year one of the program
- Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician
- Physical ability to meet the demands of the job (ex: ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach freely for extended periods, ability to lift 23 kg independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting; able to reposition clients in bed)
- Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service
- Valid First Aid and Level C CPR
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check
- Updated immunization record including TB Test (last 6 months)
- Proficient verbal and written English communication skills (Additional language skills considered an asset)
Additional Information
Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click here to learn more about this esteemed honour.
We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at ([email protected]) for assistance.
