Personal Support Worker (PSW, DSW, HSW, Nursing Student) - Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual

Requisition Details:\u00A0

Employment Status: Regular, Full Time and Part Time
Program: Home Support
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule:\u00A0Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit:\u00A0CLAC
On Call: No

Job Summary:\u00A0

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.\u00A0

This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.\u00A0

Are you a PSW who graduated in Ontario on or after April 1, 2023? You may qualify for the Personal Support Worker Return of Service (PSW ROS) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $10,000 incentive to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 12-month commitment at a full-time work schedule to an eligible employer. Click here for more information: https://www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/PSW_Return_of_Service\u00A0

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Responsibilities:\u00A0

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing companionship, personal care and health maintenance services to clients in their home, within the framework of VON's philosophy, policies, standards and legislation.\u00A0

Qualifications:\u00A0

• High school diploma.
• Secondary school education is preferred
• Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed.
• Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker certification is mandatory
• Nursing students are welcome to apply. Must have completed first year of RPN and second year of BScN to be eligible
• Household management experience.
• Experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Ability to adapt to change and work in various social and economic environments
• Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver\u2019s license and proof of vehicle insurance
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
• A vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.\u00A0

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at\u00A0http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility\u00A0for further details.\u00A0

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):\u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).\u00A0 If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

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