Personal Support Worker

We are hiring a Part Time Personal Support Worker in Exeter for Jessica's House.

$1500 Sign on Bonus

This position will be located at Jessica's House. Jessica's House is a three-bedroom, residential hospice providing end-of-life care in a home-away-from home for those facing a life limiting illness while supporting family and friends at a difficult time. For more information, please visit www.jessicashouse.ca/.

We are seeking several dynamic, passionate Personal Support Workers (PSWs), who want to be part of the transformational change in home and community care by providing care in a truly client-centered approach utilizing our organizational PSW practice framework - OCAR (Observe, Coach, Assist, Report). As a PSW you will assist the clients with their activities of daily living and provide care activities that are delegated or taught from registered or registered practical nurses. You will be part of a diverse, collaborative care team that will provide services to a roster of clients in the community with a focus on a holistic plan of care and client-centered goals addressing client's physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual needs.

As a Personal Support Worker (PSW), you will assist clients in the activities of personal care, household management and generalized services as per the client care plan and in conjunction with SE Health's policies and procedures

There are many reasons why you will want to bring your talent to our team:

• There is a $1500 sign on bonus!
• Competitive Compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff
• Develop yourself with SE. We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your life-long learning
• Grow your career. SE health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You'll have an opportunity - and will be supported - to do different types of patient-facing nursing roles in different locations if that is what you're interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you use your nursing skills as a foundation to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
• Subsidized OPSWA memberships
• We are offering up to $19.50 (for direct client care). Candidates must have PSW Certificate.
• Mobile device and 3 uniforms provided

PSWs will receive the $3.00 per hour for all client care hours as announced by the Government of Ontario. Please discuss with your recruiter during the interview.

Qualifications accepted to work as a PSW:

• Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• RN or RPN
• Nursing student (2 clinical placements completed)
• Home Support Level 2 or level 3 from a recognized curriculum
• Valid Developmental Support Worker Certificate
• Foreign trained healthcare professional - Nurse or Physician

Requirements:

• current First Aid / CPR Certificate
• A valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Current immunization record (TB test completed within the past 12 months) is required upon hire
• Current vulnerable sector check screening is required upon hire
• Availability to workdays OR evenings including weekends
• A willingness to attain required SE Health certifications
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work well within a changing environment.
• A demonstrated appreciation for quality improvement processes.
• Basic computer skills would be an asset.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, climbing stairs, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement

About Us:

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We're a great place to work, and we hope you'll join our team.

SE Health is monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic closely and following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families and our staff.

Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and in the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose,

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at humanresources@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.

Please apply online tamaranix@sehc.com