Personal Support Worker PSW

RT MedicalTrenton, Ontario, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Part-time

Job description

Personal Support Worker PSW

At RT Medical, we're committed to providing the best quality services to support our patients and customers in their health and wellness needs. This commitment includes supporting all of our team members however we can. Personal Support Workers with RT Medical enjoy many perks.

Perks

Flexible schedules
Company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family
Loyalty bonus after 600 hours
Paid sick days
Paid orientation and paid training
Educational assistance program
Employee referral program

RT Medical Job Description

Personal Support Workers (PSWs) provide care to individuals who need assistance as they deal with the effects of aging, injury, surgery, or illness.

The role will include :

Assisting home care clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Providing mobility support and assisting with transfers.

Helping with meal preparation and feeding, if needed.

Monitoring and recording vital signs and health status.

Providing emotional support and companionship to residents.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents at all times.

Assisting with medication reminders under supervision.

Reporting any changes in residents' health or behaviour to healthcare professionals

Act upon delegated tasks as required within your scope of practice

This role will be direct at the patients home location

Qualifications

Have one of the following qualifications :

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved program

RN / RPN or Paramedic with a minimum successful completion of year one of the program

Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician with clearance to work as a PSW from the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association (OPSWA)

Valid G2 / G driver's license and access to a reliable car preferred. The position requires daily travel of more than 1 hour.

Physical ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach, ability to lift 50lbs (23 kg) independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, and sitting; ability to reposition clients in bed

Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR

Updated immunization records (including completion of a two-step tuberculosis test within the last 6 months)

Clear Vulnerable sector check is required upon hire

Ability to interact with others in a caring, tactful and courteous manner

Proficient verbal and written English communication skills

Ability to use phone applications

Requirements

Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months

Submission of proof of two COVID vaccinations preferred

TB test completed within 6 months to a year

Immunization record

Up-to-date CPR and First Aid certification

About Us

RT Medical is a patient-focused healthcare company specializing in agency staffing, home care, self-testing products ranging from pregnancy and fertility to COVID-19 and flu, and virtual care and allied health services.

For private and government-run care facilities facing staffing challenges, we offer the services of our dedicated team for staffing support.

RT Medical's Continuous Care options provide compassionate ongoing assistance to help increase independent living at home where we offer services directly to the client.

With a fun, friendly and results-driven culture, working with RT Medical is an opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions to a growing startup, while helping Canadians through a patient-centered care approach.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RT Medical proudly celebrates the diversity in our country and amongst our staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of under-represented communities, including Indigenous, migrant, people of colour and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.