WE'RE GROWING!
WE'RE GROWING!
JOB TITLE: Personal Support Worker
LOCATION: Durham Region
TERM: Permanent
WHO WE ARE:
Oakwood Home Healthcare provides personalized support services to people in their homes, helping them maintain their independence and develop new interpersonal relationships.
The founding of Oakwood Home Healthcare was inspired by the owner’s firsthand experiences with the healthcare communities that have supported her mother for almost two decades. As a PSW for more than 5 years herself, Lindsay has experienced both the employee and the client end of the healthcare world.
Because of this unique insight, we care about both sides of the working relationship. We recognize the valuable influence an exceptional PSW can have on our clients yet also understand PSWs have to invest in their own well-being while extending care to others, a central element of our company culture.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We’re growing! Oakwood Home Healthcare is looking to hire compassionate Personal Support Workers who are dedicated to their client’s well-being and committed to delivering services with professionalism and honesty. Our PSWs will provide safe, client-centered care for people with medical conditions and/or functional limitations.
WHY CHOOSE US:
We have full time and part time opportunities available
Mileage and drive time are paid
Collaborative management and open lines of communication
We support your wellness! (Referral incentives, Insurance, Ontario Personal Support Worker Membership which has its own perks, 2 consecutive days off per week, mental health resources)
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
Genuine passion for this line of work
Proof of successful completion of accredited PSW program and valid First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED training
Proof of clear vulnerable sector check within the last 90 days plus annual renewals
Valid G driver’s license and reliable transportation to take clients to/from appointments and errands as needed
Willingness to work evenings and weekends
At least 2 years of experience as a PSW
Experience providing in-home care such as assisting clients with activities of daily living, light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, and other support per clients’ individual needs
Strong written and verbal communication with attentive execution of/reporting on care plans
Ability to accurately observe and report on client’s behavioral, physical and/or cognitive changes
Reliability and timely submission of reporting after each shift
APPLICATION PROCESS:
We would like to thank everyone who applies but only those chosen to be a part of the interviewing process will be contacted.
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] In the body of your email, please state the following:
Whether you want full time or part time work
Shifts you are available to work (morning/afternoon/overnight)
Days of the week you are available to work