About the Job
The nursing department at Gateway Haven is accepting applications for Personal Support Workers. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), a Personal Support Worker (PSW) will provide personal care of residents in accordance with the residents’ care plan ensuring high quality care and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.
Salary & Benefits
The wage for this position is $27.61 per hour, based on the UNIFOR collective agreement. The part-time position will also receive 12% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation.
Part-time Days (6 am - 2 pm), Evenings (11 am - 7 pm or 2 pm - 10 pm) and Nights (10 pm to 6 am) lines are available. Full-time lines contain 4 shifts within a two week period, which includes every other weekend.
Benefits :
$1000 signing bonus for eligible applicants
Referral program for eligible applicants
Shift Premiums for evening, night and weekend shifts
Employee Assistance Program, Discounts
Health & Wellness :
Health & Safety Program
Workplace Mental Health Program
Health & Wellness Committee Activities
Winter Loan Program
Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent as per O.Reg. 79 / 10 of the Long-Term, Care Homes Act, 2007
One year previous working experience in health care, preferably in a long term care setting
Mature and in good physical health
Genuine interest in the well-being of the elderly
Demonstrated patience, adaptability and flexibility
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
Two-Step TB Skin Test
Privacy
Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.
S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.
Benefits
Competitive Health & Dental PlanPensionFlexible Working PoliciesEmployee Assistance Program, DiscountsHealth & Safety ProgramWorkplace Mental Health ProgramHealth & Wellness Committee ActivitiesFitness Area Access at Administration Centre - WalkertonWinter Loan ProgramPartnership with Loyalist College in Management LeadershipCollege Placements for Personal Support Workers in our Long Term CareCollege partnership for Early Childhood Educator learning