Personal Support Worker - Oakville West Community (Morning/Evening Shift - Casual)

About the position

Acclaim Health is currently hiring Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to provide community-based care across Oakville. Successful candidates must be available to work a minimum of two weekdays and every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday). Available shifts include morning shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and evening shifts from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This position is for an existing vacancy. Acclaim Health has provided quality care to the community for over 85 years, offering a wide variety of services including Community Support Services, Alzheimer Services, Home and Personal Support Services, and Palliative Care Services. They foster a patient and family-centered work environment with flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance and promote values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Provides homemaking and personal support services to individuals and families in the community and retirement home settings.
  • Assist clients with their personal care and activities of daily living to clients, including bathing; grooming; dressing; mouth care; and checking skin integrity.
  • Collaborates with members of the health care team, the homemaking and personal support services team and family in decision-making regarding planning.
  • Provides bedside care in retirement homes as directed by the Nurse or otherwise directed by Supervisor.
  • Assist with the maintenance of catheter and colostomy bags when required.
  • Performs light housekeeping, including cleaning of clients personal laundry and bedding when required as part of the care plan.

Requirements

  • Personal Support Worker Certificate or Diploma
  • Valid Ontario Driver’s license and insurance
  • Current CPR certificate
  • Current TB test
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
  • Ability to use mechanical equipment (hoyer lifts) when required
  • Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective observation and listening skills

Nice-to-haves

  • Palliative Experience is an asset

Benefits

  • Guaranteed hours with flexible schedules
  • Paid orientation, training and development.
  • Opportunities to advance your career.
  • Staff Incentives (contests, giveaways & recognition)
  • Company Pension Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program provided for all employees
  • Competitive pay with paid travel and shift premiums
  • Company smart phone and supplies provided
  • 1:1 support from our IT Department for technical issues
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