Personal Support Worker

**Why work for Acclaim Health?** You will be working for an organization that has provided quality care to the community for 85+ years. Acclaim Health provides a wide variety of services to support the community, including Community Support Services, Alzheimer Services, Home and Personal Support Services and Palliative Care Services. Acclaim Health is a patient and family centered work environment that allows for flexibility in work schedules to ensure work/life balance. At Acclaim Health, we promote and support employees with a strong emphasis on the values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence.
- **Join us and experience the difference**:_
- Supportive working environment who values our employee’s time and dedication to our clients
- Guaranteed hours with flexible schedules
- Paid orientation, training and development.
- Opportunities to advance your career.
- Staff Incentives (contests, giveaways & recognition)
- Company Pension Plan and Benefits available.
- Employee Assistance Program provided for all employees
- Competitive pay with paid travel and shift premiums
- Company smart phone and supplies provided
- 1:1 support from our IT Department for technical issues
- Independence of working in the community.
- Salary Range $21.73- $23.58

Acclaim Health is hiring Personal Support Workers to work in Oakville, Burlington, North Halton and Mississauga Communities. These positions will require every other weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and statutory holiday rotation commitments.

**PRIMARY FUNCTIONS**:

- Provides homemaking and personal support services to individuals and families in the community and retirement home settings.
- Assist clients with their personal care and activities of daily living to clients, including bathing; grooming; dressing; mouth care; and checking skin integrity.
- Collaborates with members of the health care team, the homemaking and personal support services team and family in decision-making regarding planning.
- Provides bedside care in retirement homes as directed by the Nurse or otherwise directed by Supervisor.
- Assist with the maintenance of catheter and colostomy bags when required.
- Performs light housekeeping, including cleaning of clients personal laundry and bedding when required as part of the care plan.

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Personal Support Worker Certificate or Diploma
- Valid Ontario Driver’s license and insurance
- Current CPR certificate
- Current TB test
- Palliative Experience is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
- Ability to use mechanical equipment (hoyer lifts) when required
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective observation and listening skills

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

**Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.**
- Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $21.73-$23.58 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement

Application question(s):

- Are you currently enrolled or completed a Nursing Program?

Licence/Certification:

- access to a vehicle (required)
- Ontario driving G2 License (required)
- Personal Support Worker Certificate/ Diploma (required)

Work Location: In person