We are currently looking for experienced
Personal Support Workers
to work in South Western Ontario Long-term Care
About Helping Hands Healthcare
For over 25 years, Helping Hands Healthcare has been known for the quality and care our staff demonstrates, along with our responsiveness to our client’s needs. We have been determined to redefine the meaning of personal care and hospital staffing with our Patient and Client-Centred Models. We have a strong sense of commitment to helping people live independently at home. We work together to provide quality client centered care for those who need support at home or in a long-term care facility.
We are known for our exceptional responsiveness, compassionate approach, and dedication to outstanding care, as recognized by our Exemplary Standing Award given to us by Accreditation Canada. Our staff reflect those values everyday.
Learn more about Helping Hands Healthcare here.
What We Offer:

• Competitive rates and incentives – $20-$22 per hour
• Flexible scheduling – we offer our professionals the ability to set their own schedule so they can create their own work/life balance.
• Continuous Clinical Education & Support – including online training and self-directed learning packages.

Location & Duration:

• 2-month contract (November 2024-December 2024)
• Oxford County in Southwestern Ontario, an easy commute from the Kitchener/Waterloo area.

We’re looking for PSW’s!
As a PSW you’ll be a foundational part of a highly skilled and multi-disciplinary team. You will be assisting residents in their activities of daily living by providing compassionate and skilled care.
Our Must Haves

• Personal Support Worker Certificate from an Accredited College in Canada
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Minimum 2 years of experience a long-term care setting as a PSW
• Caring and empathetic, acts always with integrity & respect
• Responsive and accountable, with strong communication skills
• Flexible, easily able to adapt to new and different environments
• Strong decision-making, can make timely and effective decisions
• Basic computer skills; experience with email correspondence, online submissions etc
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and skills of providing personal care duties
• Experience working with geriatric residents who may be experiencing various health conditions and disabilities
• Experience with assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Including but not limited to:
• Bathing, toileting/ incontinence care
• Oral/denture care
• Feeding, or assisting with feeding/meal set up
• Experience performing safe patient transfers, turns and repositions
• Experience with reporting and documenting observations/concerns
• Knowledge on how to properly don and doff personal protective equipment (PPE)

Other requirements

• Ability to reliably commute, or plan to relocate.
• Must be flexible to work at 4 or more LTC homes in the area.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) is considered an asset
• Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) is considered an asset
• Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) proof of negative TB skin test within one (1) year
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses)
• Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Additional Assets:

• Experience with different types of patient manual/electric lifts
• Food handler certificate
• Experience in providing companionship

Interested? Apply now
We’re excited to talk with qualified candidates who demonstrate exceptional responsiveness, a compassionate approach, and a dedication to outstanding care, like all of us at Helping Hands Healthcare.
Helping Hands Healthcare is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to all applicants.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• Community: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• PSW Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person