Personal Support Worker PSW

Benefits
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Dental care
Paid time off
 
Full job description
Are you a passionate and caring Personal Support Worker (PSW) interested in joining an exceptional team of dedicated professionals working to provide outstanding care in your community of the Greater Hamilton and Burlington area? As a Bayshore PSW, you will have the opportunity to enhance care for clients of all ages and backgrounds with compassion and excellence while being supported by a dedicated team of professionals working to make a difference for you while you make a difference in the lives of those you care for.

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services. Bayshore has been servicing communities across Canada for over 50 years.

Wage: Our current starting wage is $24.41 per hour

What you will do:

Provide personal care services to clients living in the community. With this support and assistance, Bayshore clients are able to remain in the comfort of their own home, enhancing their quality of life, dignity, and independence
Assist clients with activities of daily living, provide cognitive, social and/or emotional support, and complete other assigned tasks such as meal preparation, laundry and monitoring household safety
Duties may include skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, exercise, feeding, special diets, assistance with oxygen administration and medication reminders
At times PSW may provide specialized procedures with clinical training and support
Documentation is required throughout the care program. Training will be provided
Why Bayshore may be the perfect fit for you:

Bayshore HealthCare is built upon the guiding values of compassion and reliability; teamwork and diversity; innovation, leadership, and growth. Every single one of our 1+,000+ employees across Canada operates with these fundamental values in mind.

Top Industry Wages: Bayshore recognizes the critical work you do. We offer competitive compensation reflecting your skills and dedication to care. Receive travel compensation for your time and effort travelling between clients during your shift
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family, ensuring your well-being.
Retirement Savings Plan: Benefit from a company-contributed retirement savings plan to help secure your financial future
Paid Time Off: Including sick days, orientation, and training
Travel Compensation: Competitive compensation for your travel, recognizing the importance of your time and effort
Efficient Flex Schedules: Designed to balance your professional and personal life. Experience work schedules designed to maximize care time and minimize travel, enhancing your work-life balance. We offer Casual, Part-Time and Full-Time opportunities
Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional advancement and growth
Collaborative Team Atmosphere: Work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality of care, with accessible clinical managers who value and support your work
Tools Resources: Mobile Devices provided for simple documentation and communication. Continuous training and development to advance your skills and ability to provide outstanding client care
Safe and Supportive Environment: Adherence to strict health and safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both staff and clients
Job Qualification

What you bring:

Professional Certification (PSW/HCA/International Nurse), evidence of certificate and education verification is required
International Nursing Degree with proof of education verification
Clinical experience and practical hours of community care experience (preferred)
Proof of legal entitlement to work in Canada
Proof of records of Immunizations (dependent upon Provincial government regulations)
CPR Certification within one(1) year
Proof of being negative for TB Skin Test within the past one (1) year
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check within the past six (6) months
Valid Driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable vehicle with willingness to drive within the Greater Hamilton and Burlington areas in all road conditions
Our Commitment to you:

We are thankful to all applicants who apply. Those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-1+, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes. Read more