* You will be paid as a nurse but will be working in a Home Care PSW capacity.
Tasks include personal care, med cueing/med reminders, housekeeping and other tasks that a PSW would generally perform.
We are not currently hiring for nursing; however, this may change in the near future. The nurse working as a PSW provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to polices, procedure and work routines.
Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming. Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required. Qualifications below are for a PSW.
*Nurses require licensure through the regulatory body (College of Nurses of Ontario) to be hired and paid as a nurse in a PSW capacity*1) Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position.2) Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred3) Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation4) Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families5) Ability to provide care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English6) Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an assetTime Type:
Full timeJoin us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request. ParaMed GreenstoneOntario
