The Personal Support Worker (PSW) works in a community setting or a long term care home, under the direction of a regulated health care provider, to provide homemaking, personal care and related Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in the client’s home.  Depending on the request for assistance, other services may include: companionship, emotional support, respite/palliative care or childcare.  Personal care includes assisting the client in stabilization with sitting, standing or walking.  Related tasks may include dietary management, household chores essential to the clients’ health and well-being.  Responsibilities of the PSW include: reporting observations in the clients’ condition, especially changes from normal behavior; preparing in-home client file, using correct information and proper documentation procedures; performing client care according to the agreed upon Client Care Plan; assisting with simple health care routines such as reminders to maintain dietary restrictions, medication regimen, and recommended exercises; teaching of safety and home management skills, while promoting independence; immediately reporting any emergency situations to the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse; and much more!

Personal attributes of a successful PSW at Preferred Health Care Services include: flexible and creative, friendly and courteous with a desire to help, mature and reliable, excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited Personal Support Worker course at an approved College
Certification and current CPR mandatory.

WE INVEST IN YOU:
· Competitive Compensation and Benefits Programs
· Build Your Own Work Schedule
· Paid Orientation Programs
· Opportunities for Advancement
· Tuition Assistance Reimbursement
· Professional Development through innovative Educational Opportunities
· Self-fulfillment through meaningful relationships with clients
· Employee Recognition and Discount Programs
· Employee Referral Bonus
· A dynamic and supportive working environment
· 24 hour nursing supervision

Qualified applicants are invited to submit cover letter and resume to:

Preferred Health Care Services
Christina Rizek, Search/Training Consultant
170 Red Maple Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4T8
FAX: (905) 771-2763
hr@prefhealthcare.com
www.prefhealthcare.com


Please indicate which location(s) you are interested in working.

Please use only one (1) method when applying for position.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

An equal opportunity employer.

Deadline to Apply:  September 3rd, 2010

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