PSW, Palliative Care

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada Spectrum Health Care Full time

Company Description

We are currently hiring Personal Support Workers (PSW)  to be part of a dedicated and specialized team that will deliver a highly integrated, one team, community palliative care model for the Etobicoke community.

With over 40 years of experience, Spectrum Health Care is a leading provider of innovative home health care including specialized and compassionate palliative care. Working in lockstep with health system partners, our skilled team supports people and their families throughout their palliative care journey.

We offer the most competitive wages, flexible hours, paid sick days, pension, weekend premiums and the opportunity to make a real impact.

If you are passionate about caring for patients in their palliative journey, we want you on our team

Job Description

As part of a tight-knit collaborative team, you will assist palliative patients with personal care and activities of daily living. You will support patients, families and caregivers –enhancing quality of life, comfort, dignity and security in patients’ end of life journey. All direct patient care activities will be performed under the direction of a Neighbourhood Home Care Specialist who is a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse. 

Working alongside the interdisciplinary palliative care team, the PSW provides specialized care as specified in the care plan, according to protocols, within scope of practice and in accordance with Spectrum Health Care’s policies and procedures. Provides companionship and comfort, creating a calm and respectful environment tailored to the client's needs, preferences, and goals of care. Assists person(s) with activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, hygiene, skin care, light meal preparation, feeding and transfers. Performs light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, taking out the garbage and laundry. Sweeping and vacuuming may be required, if indicated. Listens, observes and communicates any concerns/changes in the patient’s physical and/or emotional condition to the Neighbourhood Home Care Specialist. Travels within assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities.

Qualifications

Have one of the following qualifications (required):Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved programRN/RPN Student with minimum successful completion of year-one of the programInternationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician  Experience providing services in a community health care setting Must have experience working with palliative care patients Successful completion of one of the following an asset:Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care; orCore Concepts of Fundamentals for PSWs; andAdditional and on-going relevant palliative education Current CPR and First Aid Certificate Current Police check suitable for working with the vulnerable sector. Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal Ability to interact with others in a caring, tactful and courteous manner Ability to work independently within the scope of the role and prioritize workload. Strong time management skills are required Must possess the physical ability to perform the day-to-day duties described in the duties and responsibilities

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Additional Information

Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click to learn more about this esteemed honour.

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at () for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.

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