Personal Support Worker (Thornhill & Richmond Hill)

Personal Support Worker (Thornhill & Richmond Hill)

Thornhill, Vaughan, ON, Canada Req #509

Thursday, November 14, 2024

SUMMARY

As a PSW with Circle of Care, you will provide the highest quality of care to your clients in the community. You understand that your clients are dealing with illness or frailty, and simple tasks can prove challenging for them. Your job involves providing personal care to seniors living in their homes including: grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation. You may also be asked to perform some light housekeeping, and companionship or emotional support. You are comfortable travelling to and from client’s homes throughout the day within the community.

We are currently seeking full and part-time Personal Support Workers in L4B, L4C, L4E, L4S, and L3T to start immediately.

Key Attributes:

1. A compassionate, hardworking individual with a passion for working with seniors.
2. An independent and driven worker who will put the client’s needs first.
3. A positive person who will empower others to reach their full potential.

You are good at:

1. Connecting with older adults.
2. Maintaining integrity, trust, and professionalism.
3. Motivating and encouraging others.
4. Problem-solving challenges and obstacles.
5. Teamwork and communication.
6. Fostering a safe environment.

Qualifications:

1. Current Immunization Records.
2. Fluency in both verbal and written English.
3. Able to access and utilize Zoom.
4. Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a curriculum approved by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities or Ministry of Education OR Developmental Support Worker (DSW) Certification OR Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) student with a minimum successful completion of one year of school OR Foreign-trained Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Midwife, or Physician.

We also accept candidates with the following educational backgrounds:

1. Home Support Worker (Level II or Level III) Certification.
2. Health Care Aide or Personal Attendant PA+2.
3. Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)/Paramedic Certificate.
4. Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant/Communications Disorder Assistant Certificate from a recognized community college.
5. Is registered with and/or successfully completed the Certification exam required to register with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC).
6. Foreign-trained Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Dietician.

You are especially needed if you:

1. Are available to work both on the weekdays and on the weekends.
2. Drive and have access to a car.
3. Speak another language other than English (e.g., Russian).

Benefits:

1. Competitive wages.
2. Up to 65% TTC pass reimbursement.
3. Paid orientation and training.
4. Ongoing educational activities and special events.
5. Supervision and support.
6. Employee discount programs.
7. Agency mobile device for scheduling and communication.
8. Employee recognition and awards.

Additional information

Circle of Care is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees, volunteers, and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. Circle of Care seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance.

We thank you for your interest in Circle of Care. We welcome you to apply for this role, even if you do not meet every requirement listed. Only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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