Personal Support Worker (PSW)

• Valid First Aid & CPR • Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) • Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV); proof of negative TB skin test within 1 year • Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate • Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check • Personal Support Worker Certificate is an asset • Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is an asset

• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills • Shift scheduling requirements: • Must be available for “urgent or last minute” shifts, scheduled within 2 hours of shift start time • Must be able to work flexible shift times, depending on the facility, 8 or 12 hours in length • Must be able to “float” from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need • Must be available to work all shifts — days, evenings and nights — including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays • Required to work 2 weekends per month • Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility/unit • Must be in compliance with the Helping Hands Healthcare shift acceptance/cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring)

• Assisting patients with hygiene including: washing/bathing/showering, perineal care, oral hygiene, dressing/undressing, grooming, etc. • Assisting patients with toileting activities including: emptying bedpans, assisting patients to the toilet, incontinence care, etc. • Assisting patients with transferring, moving, positioning and turning • Able to develop a therapeutic relationship with clients/patients to develop a supportive relationship that encourages independence • Assisting patients with mealtime activities

• Variety of available shifts across the GTA and surrounding areas — in hospitals, as well as long-term care and other facilities • Continuous clinical education and support • Flexible scheduling