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Job Title: Personal Support Worker (PSW)- Car is required!   Date Posted: 09/13/24 Ref. Number: 840 Type: Full Time Part Time Location: Newmarket Requirements: Qualifications Have one of the following qualifications (required): Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved program RN/RPN Student who with a minimum successful completion of year one of the program Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician G2/G License with access to a vehicle Physical ability to meet the demands of the job (ex: ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach freely for extended periods, ability to lift 23 kg independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting; able to reposition clients in bed) Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR Valid Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check 2 Step TB Test (last 12 months) Proficient verbal and written English communication skills (Additional language skills considered an asset) Description: The employer is hiring Personal Support Workers (PSW) in York region including Markham, Vaughan, Maple, King City, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Aurora, Georgina, Keswick, East Gwillimbury, and Stouffville. PSW they work closely with our patients and their families, providing personal care and support with activities of daily living. The care provided by Personal Support Workers ensures patients can recover safely from an acute illness or remain in their homes throughout the aging process. Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, skincare, light meal preparation, feeding etc) in personal residences or facilities Continually assesses, anticipates, identifies, and responds to new and changing needs of patients and communicates available Total Care resources to patients when appropriate Perform delegated and/or assigned tasks under the supervision of a Home Support Supervisor Staff are required to travel within assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities. The employer is ne of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please inform with your application. Hours per week: 20-40 Rate of Pay: $23.90 to $28.52 per hour including travel and applicable premiums Contact: Oksana Bachynska Telephone: 905-948-9996 Fax: 905-948-9920 Email: obachynska@jobskills.org