Personal Support Worker

**Description**:
Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of clinic and community care setting.

We are looking for a compassionate** **and independent **Personal Support Worker (PSW)** that can provide excellent and empathetic care to our clients in the community. Our **PSWs **will be working under the supervision of our Client Services Supervisor and with our team of healthcare providers in the Timiskaming Area, Ontario. If you are looking for work-life balance and a supportive work culture, then you are exactly what we’re looking for

We have **full-time, part-time and casual positions** available in the **Timiskaming, Kirkland Lake**,** Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Port Severn locations.**

Newly registered PSWs; Nursing students with at least 1 year of completed education and/or internationally trained Nurses who are waiting for their CNO registration are welcome to apply

**What you will be doing**:
**What you can expect**:
As a member of Closing the Gap Healthcare, we are built to be a Team Made for Caringtm, you can expect:
**Skills needed for success**:
**Who we are**:
**Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG)** is proud to be a Canadian owned, award-winning, fully accredited and publicly funded organization.

We are A Team Made for CaringTM dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home, community based and clinic healthcare services. Our philosophy and care approach are based on ethical principles and compassion, together with our commitment to meet the highest practice standards.

**The Not so Fine Print**:
This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.

Closing the Gap is monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic closely and following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, the Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families, and our team members.

Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, all new hires must have received the complete series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the official start date of hire. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- You will be making a direct impact in the clients lives by providing personal care, respite services and assistance with activities of daily living.
- You will be working independently in the community but at the same time enjoy working with a collaborative team with the guidance and direction of an experienced supervisor - At CTG we foster an environment of lifelong learning and sharing best practice
- Group benefits including an Employee Assistance Plan
- Company contributions to your RRSP and co-pay on extended healthcare benefits
- Extensive learning and education development opportunities
- A culture of performance, recognition and appreciation
- A commitment to excellence.
- A Personal Support Worker or Equivalent Certificate from a recognized institution
- Outstanding focus on client safety and ability to develop respectful working relationships with clients and families to meet their care needs
- Exemplary skills in delivering high-quality customer experiences
- A proven track record of being accountable for multiple deliverables, reporting and high
- quality performance
- Experience in independent problem solving and recognizing when support from peers and supervisors is needed
- **Access to a reliable vehicle and Canadian Drivers license is a must