Resident Support Worker

ParaMed is currently seeking energetic and dedicated Personal Support Workers (PSW) to join our dynamic team of community caregivers! Our PSW staff will provide individualized care that is sensitive to the patients’ unique needs, providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s) through a patient-specific assignment working under the direction of and in collaboration with a regulated health care professional. Care will take place in the community, within a patient’s home.

* This role involves commuting in London and Middlesex county - having a reliable vehicle is a requirement *

ParaMed is pleased to partner with the Ontario government to provide the $3/hour wage enhancement in addition to your regular earnings.

Responsibilities:

• Provides personal care to the patient (personal hygiene, dressing, etc.)

• Helps with a variety of household tasks (meal assistance, light clean-up duties, etc.)

• Provides cognitive, social, emotional, psychological, support to the patient and family

• Using a company-provided work device, documents information required for each patient visit

• Adhere to the ParaMed policies in all interactions with patients, families or other parties ensuring privacy and confidentiality

• Escalate patient-related issues to supervisors as needed
  

Qualifications:

• PSW Certificate from an accredited institution or relevant approved healthcare training including:

• International healthcare provider

• Experience in providing personal care to patients

• Willingness to travel to see patients within a designated area - must have a vehicle

• Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license

• Ability to effectively communicate both through oral and written mediums

• Able to provide a current criminal check (CPIC) with clear Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) if selected

• Availability to work every other weekend

• Ability to demonstrate compassion, tact and diplomacy when interacting with residents/patients and their families

• ParaMed recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our patients and team members from Covid-19. A condition of employment with ParaMed is that all new hires receive all required doses of a Covid 19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

• * Must be able to commit to attending orientation for 1 week during business hours! *
  

Benefits of Joining the ParaMed Team:

• Provided with the latest technology mobile device for scheduling and communication

• Membership to Perkopolis and other retailer discounts

• Paid orientation

• Opportunities for additional training with careers leading into management roles

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Health and dental benefits available to you and immediate family

• Travel/mileage compensation

• Mentorship Perks- use your expertise to earn even more while you provide support to new grads entering the industry

• ParaMed takes great pride in the safety and wellbeing of all employees. We provide full access to Personal Protective Equipment as required so that our employees can work through their day with peace-of-mind
  

If you enjoy making people smile, we know you will love a career with ParaMed! We want you to join our team of spirited and fun-loving professionals as we support the neighbors in our community! Please submit a resume by clicking the Apply Now button.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ParaMed Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of ParaMed hiring process.

This is a Union position – Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada, London-Middlesex County

Union Classification: Personal Support Services (PSS)

Salary: LHIN Funded PSS Rates as Per Collective Agreement

Location: County Area, London-Middlesex District