Personal Support Worker

Opportunity

Care duties

• Provide compassionate, client-centered care that supports clients’ quality of life, dignity, and independence.
• Build trusting relationships with clients and families while providing care in community, home, and facility settings.
• Use provided mobile devices and electronic communication for documentation and correspondence.
• Follow health and safety protocols for staff and clients.

Qualifications

• A PSW diploma, International Nursing Degree, or equivalent is required, with evidence; nursing students are welcome to apply.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required.
• A valid driver’s licence, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle are required; staff must drive their own vehicle in the Greater Hamilton and Burlington region.
• Successful candidates must provide proof of relevant education, licence, or certificate, two supervisory references, a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening, and proof of negative TB status.
• Vaccination proof may be required depending on provincial regulations and the position; medical exemptions are considered.

Schedule

• Permanent schedule is Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with 60 guaranteed hours bi-weekly.

Pay and benefits

• Pay rate is $24.41 to $25.16 per hour; hourly premiums and a travel stipend may also apply under branch compensation practices.
• Benefits include paid sick days and training, health and dental coverage, employer retirement contributions, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program.

Work environment

• The employer describes collaborative care teams, ongoing training, supportive clinical managers and schedulers, and schedules designed to maximize care time and minimize travel.