Guaranteed Hours Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.
Join the Bayshore Family: Enhance care for clients of all ages and backgrounds with compassion and excellence.

Bayshore is seeking passionate and caring Personal Support Workers to join our exceptional team. At Bayshore, you will have the opportunity to create meaningful moments for clients daily while providing exceptional care.

This is a guaranteed hours position. This position is full-time with a guaranteed of 60 hours bi-weekly. There is 4 weeks ramp up period from date of hire. More details can be given at time of interview.

Territory: Successful candidates will be servicing in the Oxford County which includes but not limited to Tillsonburg, Woodstock, Norwich, Innerkip, Bright, Plattsville, Ingersoll, Beachville, Thamesford.

We are currently hiring for:

• 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Monday to Friday, every other weekend)

Why Choose Bayshore? We Offer:
- Flexible Careers: We offer flexible career options to suit your lifestyle
- Top Industry Wages: Earn top wages for the critical work you do, reflecting your skills and dedication
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family, ensuring your well-being.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Benefit from a company-contributed retirement savings plan to help secure your financial future
- Paid Time Off: Including sick days, orientation, and training
- Travel Compensation: Competitive compensation for your travel, recognizing the importance of your time and effort
- Efficient Schedules: Experience work schedules designed to maximize care time and minimize travel, enhancing your work-life balance
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional advancement and growth
- Mobile Devices: Provided for easy documentation and communication
- Supportive Management: Accessible clinical managers and schedulers who value and support your work.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide personal care service according to directions on the established care plan or assignment sheet, and ensure that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent.
- Provide personal care that is within the provincial scope of practice for a Personal Support Worker; duties may include skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, exercise, basic wound care, feeding including special diets, and assistance with oxygen administration and medication reminder.
- Perform specialized, client specific procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated.
- Observe and document client conditions according to company standards; report unusual events or changes in the client’s condition to the immediate Supervisor or to the Office.
- Understands and implements infection prevention practices.
- Competence in Samsung or Android device use and functionality, enter accurate data.
- Maintain confidentiality of the electronic information, securing Samsung or Android device and use of password.
- Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
- Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
- Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.
- Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
- Complete other tasks as requested.

Work Environment
- Collaborative Team Atmosphere: Work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality of care
- Client-Centered Care: Focus on building strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families
- Flexible Work Schedules: Designed to balance your professional and personal life
- Ongoing Training and Development: Continuous training to advance your skills and enhance your ability to provide outstanding client care
- Safe and Supportive Environment: Adherence to strict health and safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both staff and clients.

Please Note: This is for a vacant position, AI is not used in the screening of applicants, and only successful candidates will be notified for an interview.

Education:
- Personal Support Worker diploma or equivalent (evidence required).

Attributes:
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable vehicle.
- Excellent communication skill with fluency in written and spoken English
- French proficiency required for positions located within Quebec or where French language is a service requirement

Successful candidates who are offered a position will be required to provide:
- 2 professional references,
- A clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
- Proof of being negative for TB.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individual’s purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.