Personal Support Worker

**Job description**

**About the Role**:
RNS Health Care is currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join our home healthcare team. As a PSW, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives and have a desire to work in a flexible and rewarding environment.

**Why Choose RNS Health Care Services Inc?**

At RNS Health Care Services Inc., we value our team and are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive work environment. Here’s what we offer:

- **Competitive Compensation**- Enjoy a structured salary progression with planned increases.
- **Weekend Premium Pay** - Earn more for weekend shifts.
- **$500 Signing Bonus** - A warm welcome to our team
- **Paid Sick Days** - Prioritizing your well-being.
- **Dedicated Support Staff** - Assistance when you need it.
- **Travel Pay** - Get compensated for travel between clients.
- **Employee Relations Committee (EERC)** - Have a voice in workplace improvements and initiatives.
- **Mentorship Program** - Comprehensive training and guidance for new hires.
- **Employee Benefits** - Health, dental, and more.
- **Flexible Schedules** - Balance work and life with ease.
- **Ongoing Training & Development** - Grow your skills with continued education.
- **Collaborative & Supportive Environment** - Work with a team that cares.
- **Make a Difference** - Impact lives and support families every day.

**A Day to day look at the role**:

- Assist clients with their personal care needs, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Provide assistance with mobility and transfers, ensuring client safety and well-being.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up, laundry, and maintaining a clean and organized living environment for clients.
- Engage clients in meaningful activities and provide companionship.
- Observe and report any changes in clients' physical or mental condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate documentation of care provided and complete necessary reports.

**Who We are Looking For**:

- **Must have reliable transportation; this includes a valid Ontario Driver’s License and automobile insurance**:

- Day or evening availability with ability to work alternating weekends.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (includes reading, writing and conversing).
- Experience working in a home care or similar environment is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy, patience, and the ability to work with individuals with diverse needs.
- Ability to work independently.
- Previous experience working with elderly is considered asset.

**What You Will Need to Succeed**:

- Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) from a curriculum approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities or the Ministry of Education.
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
- Completed Police Records Search for the Vulnerable Sector within the past 6 months
- Proof of a 2-step TB Skin Test (Mantoux) completed within the last 2 years
- Reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes, and proof of auto insurance.

**About Us**:
**RNS Health Care Services Inc.**is an accredited organization of professionals providing concerned, competent and compassionate health care services within our community since 1985. Canadian-owned and operated, offering services such as personal support, homemaking, respite care, palliative care, nursing, foot care and community clinics. Our caregivers care for clients in their homes, hospitals, retirement and nursing home facilities.

Pay: $20.99-$22.72 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Please confirm that you have access to your own vehicle as driving between clients is a job requirement for this position.
- Are you able to provide proof of auto insurance?
- Please indicate the name of the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program or school you attended.
- Do you have any additional skills relevant to this role, such as dementia care or palliative care?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-28
Expected start date: 2025-03-11