Personal Support Worker - Sault Ste. Marie (Talent Network)

About the position

CBI Home Health supports people at home and in the community. We are one of Canada’s leading specialized community services, home and integrated care providers, operating in more than 800 communities across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the right care at the right time, helping people live safely, independently, and with dignity. This posting is to build a talent pool for future potential openings. The role is not currently vacant. Applicants may be contacted as opportunities become available and will be kept on file for up to 12 months and reviewed as openings arise. We’re committed to making a difference in people’s lives – and that starts with yours. You’ll enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home. As you care for others, CBI Home Health will care for you by providing the equipment, training and resources that you need to feel confident every day.

Responsibilities

  • Support clients to be as safe and independent in their homes as possible, helping them to live their best lives.
  • Assist them to mobilize and perform light exercises.
  • Act at all times with the client and their family at the heart of all you do, observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in their condition to your Manager/Supervisor.
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks as indicated in client care plans.

Requirements

  • Ability to travel from home to home within the Sault Ste. Marie community - valid driver's license and car insurance is a requirement
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certification
  • A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 12 months
  • Proof of a negative TB test within the last 12 months and an up-to-date immunization record
  • Commitment to work every other weekend
  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills required
  • Reliability and strong organization skills
  • Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg)

Nice-to-haves

  • Your Personal Support Worker Certificate, or valid certification as a Home Support Worker, Home Support worker level II, Home Support worker level III, Health Care aid or personal attendant will be considered an asset
  • Students currently enrolled (post first year) in health care programs such as nursing, rehab, para medicine or have a valid certificate as a Developmental Support Worker or a valid certificate as an RN , RPN, or Practical Nurse, midwife or physician ( either domestic or foreign –trained ) or RN students with a minimum successful completion of year 1
  • the ability to communicate in French or other languages is considered an asset

Benefits

  • Weekend premiums
  • travel pay and/or mileage reimbursement
  • Part-time opportunities, with flexible scheduling options.
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • earned-wage access through our partnership with ZayZoon
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Group RRSP
  • extended medical and dental coverage
  • Employee Perks and Discount Programs through our partnership with Perkopolis
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Paid orientation, training and development with opportunities to grow your career
  • Group RRSP and Retirement Savings Program for Home Health Ontario employees
  • PSWs may be eligible for Ontario's PSW Initiatives
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