Personal Support Worker

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER - Kitchener, Waterloo

Overnights - 10:00 pm to 08:00 am

Here is a look at our total rewards:

• Competitive wages starting with $22.33 with additional compensation for traveling
• Weekend premiums and mileage paid in addition
• Areas of Service: Kitchener, Waterloo
• Part Time Opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package Group RRSP and Retirement Savings Program
• Retirement Savings Program for Home Health Ontario employees
• Paid orientation and ongoing training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discount Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• PSWs may be eligible for Health Force Ontario's $10,000 PSW Incentives with a full time commitment
• PSWs may be eligible for Health Force Ontario's combined Recruitment Incentive Grant ($10,000), Rural, Remote and Northern Community

Your role with clients

As a caring, responsible health care team member, you will support clients to be as safe and independent in their homes as possible, helping them to live their best lives. You will provide personal care to clients in their home or other community location, and may assist them to mobilize and perform light exercises. You will act at all times with the client and their family at the heart of all you do, observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in their condition to your Manager/Supervisor. You may be required to perform light housekeeping tasks as indicated in client care plans.

What you will need to be successful

• Your Personal Support Worker Certificate, or valid certification as a Home Support Worker, Home Support worker level II, Home Support worker level III, Health Care aid or personal attendant
• Students currently enrolled (post first year) in health care programs such as nursing, rehab, para medicine or have a valid certificate as a Developmental Support Worker or a valid certificate as an RN , RPN, or Practical Nurse, midwife or physician (either domestic or internationally–trained)
• Current and valid Standard First Aid & CPR (Level C) Certification
• A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 12 months
• Proof of a negative TB test within the last 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record
• Ability to travel from home to home within the Guelph community- a valid driver's license, vehicle and car insurance is required for this role
• Commitment to work every other weekend
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills required; the ability to communicate in French or other languages is considered an asset
• Reliability and strong organization skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg)

When you join our team as a Personal Support Worker, you'll belong to one of Canada's leaders in the healthcare industry with 250 locations across the country. As one of the largest healthcare networks in Canada, we're proud to be named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, Platinum Member and Canada's 10 Most Admired Company Cultures.

Join us at CBI Home Health - Because your care matters

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CBI Home Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.

We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous applicants whether you're First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit or Metis and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and CBI Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process. Please inform your recruiter if you have any accommodation requests.

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better