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Personal Support Worker - Durham
VHA Home HealthCare —Durham, ON
- $22.42–$25.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Personal Support Worker - Rockwood Terrace (Permanent, Part-Time)
Grey County —West Grey, ON
- $30.16–$36.41 an hour
- Part-time
- Vital signs
- Customer service
- Writing skills
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Registered Nurse - Rockwood Terrace (Permanent, Part-Time)
Grey County —West Grey, ON
- $44.15–$63.28 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Medication administration
- Customer service
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Nurse Practitioner - HART Hub 0.5 FTE -PPT
Durham Community Health Centre —Durham, ON
- $60,559–$62,958 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
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RN/RPN - Palliative Care Nursing (Durham)
VHA Home HealthCare —Durham, ON
- $26.60–$41.10 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
- Employee assistance program
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Personal Support Worker - Durham

VHA Home HealthCare -
Durham, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$22.42–$25.17 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Assisting with patient transfers
Dishwashing
Caring for individuals with mobility impairments
English
Home care
First Aid Certification
Driving
Meal preparation
Laundry
Food preparation
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Meal planning
Mobile devices

Full job description

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

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Pay Range

$22.42 - $25.17 (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement)

Our PSWs are responsible for providing assistance with personal care, socialization, and emotional support, as well as other related health services to diverse client groups (includes adults and children) to maintain the activities of daily living in the home. Support activities are performed in such a manner as to encourage independence of the client and the prevention or delay of institutionalization. Responsible for monitoring and reporting changes in client behaviour and condition. In order to promote the client's self-determination and control, personal support workers follow, whenever possible, the client's directions and preferences. All activities are conducted within the client care/service plan and policies, procedures and standards of confidentiality of VHA.#INVHAPS

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Personal Support Workers (PSWs) help clients live more comfortably, safely and as independently as possible. Their skilled, compassionate support can also be a great assistance to family caregivers looking for a much needed break. Personal support workers assist our clients with, but not limited to:

Activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing and bathing
Meal planning and preparation
Mobility and transfers
Light household duties such as cleaning, laundry and washing dishes
Provision of special functions that have been taught, with respect to the client by a regulated health professional.
Reporting changes in client behaviour and condition

Required Qualifications:

PSW certification from an approved and recognized educational institution
RN/RPN/DSW/HCA/Personal Attendant certification
RN or RPN students with a minimum successful completion of 1 year
Internationally trained Nurse, Midwife or Physicians
Graduates of a paramedic program
Ability to read, write, and speak English (equivalent to grade 10 level)
Must be available to work on the weekends or rotational weekends
Ability to travel between assignments within designated areas of work
Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care
Willingness to work with a diverse client base including clients who are elderly, physically challenged and with mental health conditions
Demonstrated ability to recognize safety concerns, communicate effectively using a computer and/or mobile device
Requires good judgement, the ability to work independently, and work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team
Immunization for measles, rubella, and varicella, and prophylaxis immunization of Hepatitis B is strongly urged. Must be screened for tuberculosis where required (i.e. long-term care facility).
Current CPR and First Aid certification is a definite asset
Ability to speak a second language is a definite asset.
G License and driving is mandatory.
Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across Durham
Registered and in good standing with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) will be an asset.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
Compensation for education and professional development
VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
Mentorship and peer support
Career development opportunities
Employee and family assistance program
Wellness resources
Perks & discounts
Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.

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