Personal Support Worker

6 days ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Carecor Health Services Ltd. Full time
Carecor is looking for dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Workers to join our amazing team working in Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding area hospitals. We're ready when you are

Under the direction of facility nursing staff, you will perform floor and observational care duties - helping to create an environment that promotes optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being for patients. For each assignment, you will be in one facility for a full 8-12-hour shift. This is a Casual position with flexible shifts.

Why Join Us

- Join for the job, stay for the experience – Carecor is a first-choice healthcare staffing provider, holding contracts with hospital sites throughout Nova Scotia that provide a safe and fully supported work environment. Our diverse placements help develop your career with each new experience.
- Get the shifts you want when you want – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts. Your shift choices are endless
- Competitive benefits – Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.
- Be your best self – We care about your well-being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to their needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful. Your time with us can accommodate career growth as you advance your education and professional credentials.

Our "exemplary standing" with Accreditation Canada is held in the highest regard and is a testament to the fact that we uphold the same hiring standards and patient care delivery as the facilities in which we serve.

Minimum Requirements

- Mandatory requirement: Continuing Care Assistant (CTA), Care Team Assistant (CCA) certificate, Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate OR Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) currently enrolled in a bridging program and is in the process of attaining RN licensure or LPN licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing.
- Proof of current immunization for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis B.
- Proof of negative TB skin test within the past one (1) year or negative chest x-ray within the past five (5) years.
- Current BCLS-HCP (HealthCare Provider).
- Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate.
- Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire.

Please note that based on government mandates and directives, healthcare workers are now required to provide proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination. If successful, new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

About Us

For over 35 years, proudly helping healthcare workers take control of their career.

Carecor Health Services Ltd. (Carecor) is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.

Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.

We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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