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personal support worker - home support

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Personal Support Worker (PSW), Home Support - Full-Time Part-Time

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Employer details VON Canada

Job details

Requisition Details: Employment Status: Permanent, Full-time and Part-timeProgram: Home SupportNumber of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, WeekendsUnion/Bargaining Unit: CLACOn Call: NoExisting Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.Job Summary: The PSW provides personal care and health maintenance to individuals and families in the home setting within the framework of VON philosophy, policies, procedures and standards, in community health care. This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients. Are you a PSW who graduated in Ontario on or after April 1, 2023? You may qualify for the Personal Support Worker Return of Service (PSW ROS) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $10,000 incentive to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 12-month commitment at a full-time work schedule to an eligible employer. Click here for more information: https://www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/PSW_Return_of_Service Responsibilities: The successful candidates will be responsible for providing companionship, personal care and health maintenance services to clients in their home, within the framework of VON's philosophy, policies, standards and legislation. Qualifications: High school diploma.Secondary school education is preferredMust have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed.Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker certification is mandatoryNursing students are welcome to apply. Must have completed first year of RPN and second year of BScN to be eligibleHousehold management experience.Experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.Current Standard First Aid CertificateAbility to work flexible hoursExcellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organization skillsAbility to work independently and problem solveAbility to adapt to change and work in various social and economic environmentsMust have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insuranceA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employmentA vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be requiredAbility to speak French is an asset in French Designated areasMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its' discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.