Personal Support Worker ID: 65806
Deadline Date: 2021/05/10
Location: Thunder Bay
VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want to live every day to the fullest while remaining in their own homes and communities.
Job Summary:
The PSW provides personal care and health maintenance to individuals and families in the home setting within the framework of VON philosophy, policies, procedures and standards, in community health care.
- Posting Date:
- 2021/02/10
- City:
- Thunder Bay
- Province:
- Ontario
- Address:
- Start Date:
- Type:
- Full-Time
- Hours:
- 75 hours bi-weekly
- Wage:
- Number of positions:
- 2
- Days of work:
- Varied
- Occupation:
- Health
- Duties:
- Our Personal Support Workers provide care in clients homes and other settings in over 160 communities across Ontario:
- Work with clients in their homes to provide personal care
- Assist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathing
- Provide respite care
- Plan and prepare meals and light household duties
- Help with mobility and transfers
- Monitor and maintain household safety
- ….and much more
- Qualifications:
-
- Certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW) program, Health Care Aide (HCA) or Home Support Worker (HSW Level I, II, III) are preferred
- Developmental Service Workers (DSWs), nursing students, internationally educated nurses and other types of support staff are also welcome to apply!
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required and a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Misc.:
- What we can offer you:
- Comprehensive orientation program
- Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge
- Competitive salaries and vacation time
- Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
- Travel compensation
- SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
- Opportunity to make a difference in your community
- Work with an organization that is 120 years strong
- This position is eligible for the temporary $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.
- Closing Date/Apply by:
- 2021/05/10
- How To Apply:
- Apply online today at von.ca/careers!
Employer Contact Information
- Contact Name:
- Alixandria Rahman
- Position Title:
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Company Name:
- VON Canada
- Address:
- 1151 Florence Street
- City:
- London
- Province:
- Ontario
- Postal Code:
- N5W 2M7
- Phone:
- 5195215610
- E-mail:
- alixandria.rahman@von.ca
- Web Address:
- www.von.ca