Personal Support Worker

At FirstLight Home Care, we're dedicated to hiring people who have a passion for excellence. We are looking for individuals who believe in fostering teamwork and collaboration and who have a heart for helping us grow and succeed so that we can provide exceptional care and compassion to our clients everyday. We're currently searching for a Personal Support Worker who is committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

When we find these amazing professionals, we believe in taking really good care of them because individuals who believe in the FirstLight's Culture of Care - our commitment to service excellence, personal growth and accountability - will help us improve the lives of our clients and their families.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist patients with activities of daily living, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and respite.

2. Assess the environment for safety during each patient visit

3. Treat patients with compassion and respect

4. Use judgment in carrying out instructions and recognize the need to seek supervisory assistance
   Report/communicate observations or concerns to the appropriate individual(s), as necessary

5. Keep all patient information confidential

6. Work as a team with other health care professionals and service providers

Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age

2. Proficient verbal and written English communication skills

3. Ability to speak a second language is considered an asset

4. Ability to travel between assignments either by transit or car

Must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Successful completion of a Ministry of Education approved PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours) from a Community College or a school approved by the National Association of Career Colleges (Will be considered as an asset)

2. RN, RPN, with successful completion of Year 1 OR more. (Will be considered as an asset)

3. Holds a valid certificate as a Home Support Worker (level II or III), Health Care Aide, or Personal Attendant or Holds a valid certificate as a Developmental Support Worker. (Will be considered as an asset)

4. Experience working as a Community PSW is considered an asset

Requirements:

1. Negative T.B. skin test or chest x-ray

2. Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid Certificate

3. Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act

4. Clear criminal history/record of the candidate

5. Vaccination Report Required

Work Location: On the road