Personal Support Worker- perm part time nights

Permanent, Full-time, Part-time
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights, Includes Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: OPSEU
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position
Are you a PSW who graduated in Ontario on or after April 1, 2023? You may qualify for the Personal Support Worker Return of Service (PSW ROS) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $10,000 incentive to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 12-month commitment at a full-time work schedule to an eligible employer. The Health Care Technician (HCT) provides direct hands-on care to patients in the patients’ home under the direction of a Directing Registered Nurse (DRN). Within the eShift programs, the Care Technician provides enhanced personal support to a variety of patient populations in the community, including pediatric, palliative, complex care, and chronic disease management.
00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients. Training will be provided to support advanced skill sets and requirements.

Under the direction of the DRN the HCT observes and documents clinical data in the patient’s electronic medical record as per VON guidelines.
Under the direction of the DRN the HCT provides personal care to support activities of daily living and medication administration.
Is in direct contact with the DRN through a virtual real time electronic monitoring system .
In collaboration with the DRN contributes to the development and modification of a patient’s care plan based on patient outcomes observed and reported directly to the DRN .
Under the direction of the DRN will identifies if additional resources are required in the home e.g. home support, and coordinates required needs with the eShift office on scheduling.
Communicates and collaborates with the family/care giver of the patient to ensure a positive patient experience under the direction of the DRN.
Communicates directly with the eShift administrative support staff.
Personal Support Worker (PSW) certification.
Developmental Support Worker (DSW) certification will be considered.
One (1) to two (2) years’ experience as a PSW.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of Palliative Care- Level I (course completion or a commitment to take the next available course within the first year of employment).
AHPCE course completion is an asset.
Ability to learn and demonstrate competency for additional hands on clinical skill required to support a patient’s activities of daily living (e.g. subcutaneous medications, G-Tube feeds and flushes, bladder irrigation)
Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments.
Awareness of community resources.
Experience in, and aptitude for, ongoing skills training as well as the ability to implement learned skills and behaviors.
Must have access to a personal vehicle for business use and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
Willingness to travel to neighboring communities.
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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