Personal Support Worker (PSW) Hospice

Maximum Hiring Rate CAD $23.74/Hr. Who We Are Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897. For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives. Overview The Personal/Home Support Worker provides personal support services in the hospice with the framework of Carefor policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to meet the needs of clients to attain an optimal level of comfort and well being. Responsibilities Assist in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, grooming, and bathing Provide laundering of clothes and linens Provide light cleaning Provide respite care Provide light meal preparation Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support Document reports for clients on their plan of care and any changes in the behaviour of daily routines Other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures. Qualifications Ontario Certified Personal Support Worker Certificate and/or National Association of Career Colleges (NAC) Certificate, or, Foreign Trained BScN, BScN Nursing Student, or second year RPN student. Clear vulnerable Sector check (obtained within previous six months) Negative tuberculosis test Household management experience Experience working with elderly/vulnerable sector Good communication in English, both written and verbal Bilingualism is an asset (English and French) Ability to work independently Ability to adjust to working with people of different backgrounds and abilities. Previous housekeeping experience is an asset Experience with Palliative Care is considered an asset First Aid CPR is considered an asset What We Offer Competitive wages (in addition to the Provincial government $3/hr. wage enhancement) Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Employee Group Benefit Plan (Full-Time Permanent Employees Only) Premiums for evening and weekend shifts Paid Travel and time Paid Orientation Paid professional development and training Employee Assistance Program EDI Statement Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

Provide personal support services in a hospice setting, including assistance with activities of daily living and light housekeeping. Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal comfort and well-being for clients.

Requires a PSW certificate, NAC certificate, or nursing student status along with a clear vulnerable sector check and negative TB test. Experience with the elderly or palliative care is considered an asset.

• Healthcare Of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) • Employee Group Benefit Plan • Evening And Weekend Shift Premiums • Paid Travel And Time • Paid Orientation • Paid Professional Development And Training • Employee Assistance Program

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• Personal Support
• Palliative Care
• Activities Of Daily Living
• Patient Documentation
• Respite Care
• Household Management
• Compassionate Support
• First Aid
• CPR
• English Communication
• French Communication
• Patient Transferring

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

8 juill. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine