JM 2053 - Personal Support Worker
JM 2053 - Personal Support Worker
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10-04-2025
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Job Description
WILL Immploy a project of WILL Employment Solutions connects employers with immigrant job seekers willing to work in Southwestern Ontario Canada. We are currently seeking interested candidates to present to a regional employer for this advertised position.
To be considered for this opportunity you must be legally eligible to work in Canada residing in Canada and not currently employed in your trained/educated field. If you are currently enrolled in FullTime PostSecondary education please reach out to WILL Employment Solutions for job search support upon program completion/graduation.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only candidates eligible for support will be contacted for next steps.
For more information about WILL Employment Solutions services and programs please check outhttps://willemployment/
Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Permanent Fulltime Parttime
Program Name: eHomecare
Work Schedule: Days Evenings Nights Includes Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: CLAC
On Call: No
Job Summary:
Our Health Care Technicians Palliative and/or Acute Medically Complex have unique opportunities to use their talents every day with palliative and/or acute medically complex clients respectively. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse Directing (DRN) the Care Technician will be providing direct handson care to clients in the clients homes in conjunction with our nursing and/or Home Care programs. The Care Technician will work collaboratively and be in direct communication with the DRN through a virtual electronic monitoring system which enables the Care Technician to provide real time information to the DRN.
This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.
Training will be provided to support advanced skill sets and requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the DRN the HCT observes and documents clinical data in the patients electronic medical record as per organizational guidelines.
- Under the direction of the DRN the HCT provides personal care to support activities of daily living and medication administration.
- Is in direct contact with the DRN through a virtual real time electronic monitoring system .
- In collaboration with the DRN contributes to the development and modification of a patients care plan based on patient outcomes observed and reported directly to the DRN .
- Under the direction of the DRN will identifies if additional resources are required in the home e.g. home support and coordinates required needs with the eShift office on scheduling.
- Communicates and collaborates with the family/care giver of the patient to ensure a positive patient experience under the direction of the DRN.
External and Internal Relationships:
- Frequently communicates and interacts with Registered Nurses.
- Engages with clients and clients family members.
- Communicates directly with the eShift administrative support staff.
Requirements
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) certification.
- Developmental Support Worker (DSW) certification will be considered.
- Preferred one 1 to two 2 years experience as a PSW in Palliative/Pediatric or acute care (hospital)
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of Palliative Care Level I (course completion or a commitment to take the next available course within the first year of employment).
- AHPCE course completion is an asset.
Skill Requirements:
- Ability to learn and demonstrate competency for additional hands on clinical skill required to support a patients activities of daily living (e.g. subcutaneous medications GTube feeds and flushes bladder irrigation)
- Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments.
- Awareness of community resources.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated basic observation and problemsolving skills.
- Experience in and aptitude for ongoing skills training as well as the ability to implement learned skills and behaviors.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team take direction well and to work independently.
Other:
- Must have access to a personal vehicle for business use and possess both a current drivers license and proof of vehicle insurance.
- Willingness to travel to neighboring communities.
- Current criminal background check including a vulnerable sector screen.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
- Attention to detail
- Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques
- Bend push pull grip reach kneel crouch using good body mechanics
- Walk sit stand climb stairs
- Hand movements
Employment Type
Full-Time
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