Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Job Location(s): Sturgeon Falls, ON

Position: Personal Support Worker

Location: North Bay, Sturgeon Falls and Mattawa, ON

Hours: Part Time and Full Time

ParaMed recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our patients and team members from Covid-19. A condition of employment with ParaMed is that all new hires receive all required doses of a Covid 19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

ParaMed has been providing home care and wellness solutions across Canada since 1974 and is a nationally accredited provider with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada. Over our 40-year history providing medical and non-medical support services we've grown to a 10,000 member strong workforce providing comfort, independence, and safety to loved ones across Canada.

Do you have a PSW (Personal Support Worker), HSW (Home Support Worker) certificate, Paramedic Diploma, 1st year of Nursing completed or are an internationally trained Nurse or Doctor? If so, we want to hear from you! These credentials can get you working in community health care as a support worker today!

We are pleased to announce that we will be participating in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot - https://northbayrnip.ca/

Community PSWs/HSWs are now being offered a temporary $3.00/hour wage enhancement for patient care hours from the provincial government! This is your opportunity to make a difference in your community!

Job Description:

Personal Hygiene care of clients such as bathing, showering, sponge baths
Assist clients/patient with toilet needs
Assist clients/patient with grooming
Assist client/patient with partial and full dressing
Assist with medication administration
Meal preparation and feeding
Cognitive, social and emotional support

Requirements:

Personal Support Worker Certificate/Diploma
Nursing student, Foreign trained Nurse/Medical Profession
HSW - will train!
Experience working in the community is an asset but not required
Ability to travel between client homes

Why work for ParaMed and what we can offer:

Medical and Dental Benefits
Paid Kilometers
Training and skills development
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Employee discount programs and perks

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button and attach an updated resume to your application.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ParaMed Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of ParaMed hiring process.

This is a Union Position: Service Employees International Union Local 230 Local 1 Canada

Union Classification: Personal Support Services

Salary: LHIN Funded PSS rates as per Collective Agreement

Location: North Bay, ON Canada

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