Personal Support Worker PSW

Job title: Personal Support Worker PSW

Company: RT Medical

Job description: Personal Support WorkerAt RT Medical, we’re committed to providing the best quality services to support our patients and customers in their health and wellness needs. This commitment includes supporting all of our team members however we can. Personal Support Workers with RT Medical enjoy many perks.Perks

• Flexible schedules with full and part-time Careers

• Company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Loyalty bonus after 600 hours
• Paid sick days
• Paid orientation and paid training
• Educational assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Monthly travel allowance – contingent on meeting criteria of 100 hours/month

RT Medical Job DescriptionPersonal Support Workers (PSWs) will provide care to individuals who need assistance as they deal with the effects of aging, injury, surgery, or illness.Please note that this position is for agency staffing support and home care services.The role will include:

• Assisting clients with personal care such as bathing and dressing
• Providing companionship
• Taking clients for outings or exercise
• Performing basic meal preparation
• Performing light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, taking out the garbage, doing patient’s laundry, vacuuming and dusting
• Providing respite while the primary caregiver is out of the home
• Reminding clients about their medication
• Taking clients to appointments or shopping
• Being a part of the client’s total care program
• Acting upon delegated tasks as required within your scope of practice

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have one of the following qualifications:

• Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved program
• RN/RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy student with a minimum successful completion of year one of the program
• Holds a valid certificate as a Home Support Worker (level II or III), Health Care Aide, or Personal Attendant
• Holds a valid certificate as a Developmental Support Worker
• Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician
• Valid G2/G driver’s license and access to a reliable car is an asset
• Physical ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach, ability to lift 50lbs (23 kg) independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, and sitting; ability to reposition clients in bed
• Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR
• Updated immunization records (including completion of a two-step tuberculosis test within the last 6 months)
• Clear criminal background check, and Vulnerable sector check are required upon hire
• Ability to interact with others in a caring, tactful and courteous manner
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to use computer and phone applications

Requirements

• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months
• Submission of proof of three COVID vaccinations
• TB test completed within 6 months to a year
• Immunization record
• Up-to-date CPR and First Aid certification

About UsRT Medical is a patient-focused healthcare company specializing in agency staffing, home care, self-testing products ranging from pregnancy and fertility to COVID-19 and flu, and virtual care and allied health services.RT Medical’s Continuous Care options provide compassionate ongoing assistance to help increase independent living at home where we offer services directly to the client. For private and government-run care facilities facing staffing challenges, we offer the services of our dedicated team for staffing support.With a fun, friendly and results-driven culture, working with RT Medical is an opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions to a growing startup, while helping Canadians through a patient-centered care approach.Equal Opportunity EmployerRT Medical proudly celebrates the diversity in our country and amongst our staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of under-represented communities, including Indigenous, migrant, people of color and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.

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Location: Mississauga, ON

Job date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:29:13 GMT

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