Personal Support Worker (Psw)

  • Kenora
  • Paramed Home Health Care

Position: PSW (Personal Support Worker)

Hours: Part Time/Full Time/Casual

Sign on bonus of $500 offered to qualified PSWs!

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.

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!

  • 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
  • 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 :

  • 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: COPE Local 521

Union Classification: Support Worker

Salary : LHIN Funded Support Worker rates as per Collective Agreement Location: Kenora, ON