Personal Support Worker (Sinai Hospital To Home Program)

SUMMARY

The Sinai Hospital to Home Program assists clients transition safely from hospital stay to continue care for a maximum of 16-weeks in their homes.  As a PSW with Circle of Care, you will provide the highest quality of care to your clients in the community. You understand that your clients are dealing with complex illness or frailty, and simple tasks can prove challenging for them. Your job involves providing personal care to seniors living in their homes or other congregate living settings including: grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting , safe transfers and meal preparation. You will be asked to perform housekeeping, and companionship or emotional support. You are comfortable travelling to and from client’s homes throughout the day within the community to service a highly vulnerable population with the care they need.

We are currently seeking full and part time Personal Support Workers in the following postal codes to start immediately:

• M4(G,H,M,N,P,R,S,T,V,W,X and Y) : 8 am - 5 pm and 12 pm - 9 pm for both weekdays and weekends
• M5(A,B,C,E,G,H,J,M,N,P,S,T and R) : 8 am - 5 pm and 12 pm - 9 pm for both weekdays and weekends
• M6(A,B,C,D,G,J,K,H,E and M) : 8 am - 5 pm and 12 pm - 9 pm for both weekdays and weekends

Our ideal candidate: 

• A compassionate, hardworking individual with a passion for working with seniors
• An independent and driven worker who will put the client’s needs first
• A positive person who will empower others to reach their full potential
• Has previous experience working in home care or community setting.

You are good at:

• Connecting with older adults
• Maintaining integrity, trust and professionalism
• Motivating and encouraging others
• Problem solving challenges and obstacles
• Team work and communication
• Fostering a safe environment

Qualifications:

• Current Immunization Records
• Fluency in both verbal and written English
• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a curriculum approved by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities or Ministry of Education OR
• Developmental Support Worker (DSW) Certification OR
• Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) student with a minimum successful completion of one year of school OR
• Foreign-trained Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Midwife or Physician

We also accept candidates with the following educational backgrounds:

• Home Support Worker (Level II or Level III) Certification OR
• Health Care Aide or Personal Attendant PA+2 OR
• Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)/Paramedic Certificate OR
• Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant/Communications Disorder Assistant Certificate from a recognized community college OR
• Is registered with and/or successfully completed the Certification exam required to register with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC); OR
• Foreign-trained Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Dietician.

You are especially needed if you:

• Are available to work both on the weekdays and on the weekends
• Drive and have access to a car
• Speak another language other than English (e.g. Russian)

Our Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Up to 65% TTC pass reimbursement
• Paid orientation and training
• Ongoing educational activities and special events
• Preceptorship Support and Supervision
• Employee discount programs
• Agency mobile device for scheduling and communication
• Employee recognition and awards
• Health and Dental Benefits for full-time employees including family coverage