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 with 8 - 12 hour shifts
- 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
- Monthly travel allowance - contingent on meeting criteria of 100 hours/month
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. Please note that this position is for agency staffing support and will be direct at multiple long term care facilities. We are not providing living accommodations at this time.
The role will include:
- Assisting clients with personal care such as bathing and dressing
- Providing companionship
- Taking clients for outings or exercise
- Performing basic meal preparation
- Performing light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, taking out the garbage, doing patient’s laundry, vacuuming and dusting
- Providing respite while the primary caregiver is out of the home
- Reminding clients about their medication
- Taking clients to appointments or shopping
- Being a part of the client's total care program
- Act upon delegated tasks as required within your scope of practice
- This role will be direct at a long term care facility
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, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy student with a minimum successful completion of year one of the program
- Holds a valid certificate as a Home Support Worker (level II or III), Health Care Aide, or Personal Attendant
- Holds a valid certificate as a Developmental Support Worker
- Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician
- Valid G2/G driver's license and access to a reliable car. The position requires daily travel of more than 1 hour, so 100% must have a vehicle. Candidates without a vehicle will not be considered.
- 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 criminal background check, and Vulnerable sector check are 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 three COVID vaccinations
- 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 color and LGBTQ2S+ individuals.