Personal Support Worker

Qualifications accepted to work as a PSW:

• Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• Nursing student (2 clinical placements completed)
• Home Support Level 2 or level 3 from a recognized curriculum
• Valid Developmental Support Worker Certificate
• Foreign trained healthcare professional – Nurse or Physician

Requirements:

• current First Aid / CPR Certificate
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Current immunization record (TB test completed within the past 12 months) is required upon hire
• Current vulnerable sector check screening is required upon hire
• Availability to work days OR evenings; including weekends
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills to manage your schedule
• Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills, to effectively communicate with clients and to provide companionship to those who need it
• Effective problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Basic computer/smartphone skills would be an asset.
• This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, climbing stairs, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement