Government funded incentives :
- Up to $10,000 for recent graduates (April 1, 2023 onwards)
- Up to $10,000 for PSW’s returning to the profession
- Up to $10,000 for relocation to rural area
- Up to $10,000 for recruitment in rural area
If you qualify you can claim multiple incentives (up to $30,000).
More information about these incentives can be seen below.
What we offer :
Additional $1.00 / hour evening and weekend premium$500 referral bonus$500 sign on bonusSalary : $25.50-$26.50 per hourRRSP matchPaid mileagePaid training and educationCompany sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your familyFlexible work environment which is based on your availabilityWhat will you do :
Assist clients with bathing (partial, complete, tub, or shower)Assist clients with oral hygiene, hair care, dressing, and all activities of daily livingAssist clients with ambulation, transferring, and positioning in bed or chairAssist with physio exercises, ROM, etc. as per therapist’s care planAssist clients with feeding and light meal preparationPerform light housekeeping duties as per service planMake / change clients bedding as requiredAssist clients with toileting or incontinence careAssist and / or remind client to take medication (Do not administer medication)Report any changes in health condition, or safety risks to immediate supervisorPerform delegated tasks, specific to each client; delegated by nurse or immediate supervisorWhat will you need :
PSW or DSW Certificate or a successful first year nursing completionProof of Covid-19 vaccinationVehicle required with valid driver’s licenseCar insurance with a liability of $2 millionValid CPRStep 2 TB Test (Completed within the last 2 years)Vulnerable Sector Police Check (less than 3 months old)Must be available to work every second weekendMust be available for 20 hours per week minimumThe skills and qualities we look for :
Kind and compassionate approach to careFlexible & reliableComfortable traveling to client’s homeStrong communication skills in English (verbal & written)Bilingual (an asset)Willingness to drive & travelUse of an insured reliable vehicleAbility to provide holistic, client centered careAbility to work independently and part of a teamCultural education and experienceAble to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely; able to freely lift up to 35 pounds;Ability to travel up to 45 minutes if neededIncentives :
We welcome students and recent graduates to join us and enjoy the incentives funded by the Health Force Ontario :
$10,000 to recent PSW graduates on or after April 1, 2023 in exchange for a 12-month commitment to AHSI.$10,000 to PSW who were previously trained and, for the past 12 months, have not worked in a role providing direct patient, client or resident care as part of an organization providing health care or long-term care services in Ontario;an additional $10,000 to support relocation costs for those recent PSW graduates committing to work with a home and community care employer in a rural, remote, or northern area for 12 months.(This includes certain Pembroke Postal Codes)an additional $10,000 to eligible PSWs recruited to a rural, remote or Northern community