Personal Support Worker

**Personal Support Worker**(**Job Number**:25007778**)**

**Primary Location**:ON-Mississauga
- Community Worker
- **Employee Type**:Contract
- **Pay Rate From**:$24.50
- **Pay Rate To**:$26.75**Description**:

- Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Join the Bayshore Family: Enhance care for clients of all ages and backgrounds with compassion and excellence.

Bayshore is seeking passionate and caring Personal Support Workers to join our exceptional team. At Bayshore, you will have the opportunity to create meaningful moments for clients daily while providing exceptional care.

**Employment Type**:Contract - Approximately 3-Months.

**Required Availability**:Splits: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - working 10 days in two weeks - may also include overnight shifts.

**Work Location**: Mississauga & Halton Region

**Work Setting**: Community Care

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Provide personal care service according to directions on the established care plan or assignment sheet, and ensure that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent.
- Provide personal care that is within the provincial scope of practice for a Personal Support Worker; duties may include skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel, and bladder care, positioning and movement, exercise, basic wound care, feeding including special diets, and assistance with oxygen administration and medication reminder.
- Perform specialized, client specific procedures for which recognized training and current competence can be demonstrated.
- Observe and document client conditions according to company standards, report unusual events or changes in the client’s condition to the immediate Supervisor or to the Office.
- Understands and implements infection prevention practices.
- Competence in Samsung or Android device use and functionality, enter accurate data.
- Maintain confidentiality of the electronic information, securing Samsung or Android device and use of password.
- Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
- Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.
- Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
- Complete other tasks as requested.

**Why Choose Bayshore? We Offer**:

- **Top Industry Wages**: Earn top wages for the critical work you do, reflecting your skills and dedication.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Enjoy company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family, ensuring your well-being.
- **Retirement Savings Plan**: Benefit from a company-contributed retirement savings plan to help secure your financial future.
- **Paid Time Off**: Including sick days, orientation, and training.
- **Efficient Schedules**: Experience work schedules designed to maximize care time and minimize travel, enhancing your work-life balance.
- **Career Advancement**: Opportunities for professional advancement and growth.
- **Mobile Devices**: Provided for easy documentation and communication.
- **Supportive Management**: Accessible clinical managers and schedulers who value and support your work.

**Work Environment**:

- **Collaborative Team Atmosphere**: Work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality of care.
- **Client-Centered Care**: Focus on building strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families.
- **Ongoing Training and Development**: Continuous training to advance your skills and enhance your ability to provide outstanding client care.
- **Safe and Supportive Environment**: Adherence to strict health and safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both staff and clients.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**:
Personal Support Worker diploma or equivalent (evidence required), from a recognized institution registered with the Private Career Colleges of Ontario or Community College.

**Attributes**:

- Excellent communication skill with fluency in written and spoken English.
- French proficiency required for positions located within Quebec or where French language is a service requirement.