Job Description
Access Healthcare Services is a leading home and community healthcare provider serving the Ottawa and Champlain region. AHS provides nursing personal and home support services on behalf of Ontario Health at Home insurance providers community partners and private individuals. AHS holds exemplary status with Accreditation Canada and offers a range of nursing and support services including specialty and ambulatory care clinics in home nursing and personal support corporate wellness services and facility staffing relief.
Access Healthcare Services Inc . is currently looking for Personal Support Workers (PSW) to service our home and community care clients in the Renfrew and Arnprior region. Morning and evening shifts available.
Government funded incentives :
- Up to $10000 for recent graduates (April 1 2023 onwards)
- Up to $10000 for PSWs returning to the profession
More information about these incentives can be seen below.
What we offer :
Additional $1.00 / hour evening and weekend premium$500 referral bonusSalary : $25.50-$27.75 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 therapists 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 drivers 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 minimumAre able to work FT Hours from 06 : 00 to 14 : 00 or 14 : 00 to 22 : 00.Be able to work part-time 06 : 00 to 14 : 00 or 14 : 00 to 22 : 00 with both weekendsThe skills and qualities we look for :
Kind and compassionate approach to careFlexible & reliableComfortable traveling to clients 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 :
$10000 to recent PSW graduates on or after April 1 2023 in exchange for a 12-month commitment to AHSI.$10000 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.Please see the following link for additional information. Healthcare Services Inc. is proud to announce that it has recently (2023) been awarded a 4 year Accreditation with Exemplary Standing the highest award by Accreditation Canada. We are a nurse managed home healthcare organization that provides services on behalf of Ontario Health at Home private individuals insurance companies and other municipal and provincial organizations in various sectors.
As an equal opportunity employer AHS is committed to diversity inclusion and accessibility. AHS welcomes and encourages applications from all people. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We would like to thank everyone in advance for their interest in AHS however only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Key Skills
Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Hourly Salary Salary : 25 - 27