Competitive wages including travel pay from $21.55 to $23.49 per hour in total compensation for direct care
Weekend shift premiums and mileage paid in addition
Comprehensive benefits package
Full-time and Part-time hours available
Paid orientation and ongoing training
Career development and progression opportunities
$5000 Health Force Ontario PSW Return of Service incentive for full time commitment*
*Check with your recruiter on eligibility criteria for this
Your role with clients As a caring, responsible health care team member, you will support clients to be as safe and independent in their homes as possible, helping them to live their best lives. You will provide personal care to clients in their home, and may assist them to mobilize and perform light exercises. You will act at all times with the client and their family at the heart of all you do, observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in their condition to your Manager/Supervisor. You may be required to perform light housekeeping tasks as indicated in client care plans.
What you will need to be successful
Ability to travel from home to home within the Kitchener-Waterloo community-valid driver\'s license and car insurance is an asset
Your Personal Support Worker Certificate, or valid certification as a Home Support Worker, Home Support worker level II, Home Support worker level III, Health Care aid or personal attendant will be considered an asset
Students currently enrolled (post first year) in health care programs such as nursing, rehab, para medicine or have a valid certificate as a Developmental Support Worker or a valid certificate as an RN , RPN, or Practical Nurse, midwife or physician ( either domestic or foreign \xe2\x80\x93trained ) or RN students with a minimum successful completion of year 1
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 12 months
Proof of a negative TB test within the last 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record
Commitment to work every other weekend
Strong verbal and written English communication skills required; the ability to communicate in French or other languages is considered an asset
Reliability and strong organization skills
Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg)
When you join our team as a Personal Support Worker, you\xe2\x80\x99ll belong to one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leaders in the healthcare industry with 250 locations across the country. As one of the largest healthcare networks in Canada, we\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be named one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies, Platinum Member and Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 10 Most Admired Company Cultures.
Join us at CBI Health - where we work together to make great things happen.
To learn more about CBI, please visit www.cbihealth.ca
CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and CBI Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process. Please inform your recruiter if you have any accommodation requests.