Enhanced Personal Support Worker "Health Care Technician"
Job Description
VON Canada is currently seeking Health Care Technicians for various night shifts, including Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual.
Candidates are encouraged to apply and discuss hours/availability when contacted for interview.
PSWs, DSWs, HCAs and Internally Educated Nurses are welcome to apply!
Job Summary:
Our Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Palliative, Pediatrics and/or Acute Medically Complex (also known as Health Care Technicians) have unique opportunities to use their talents every day with palliative, pediatrics and/or acute medically complex clients respectively. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Directing (DRN) the Care Technician will be providing direct, hands-on care to clients in the clients’ homes in conjunction with our nursing and/or Home Care programs. The Care Technician will work collaboratively and be in direct communication with the DRN through a virtual electronic monitoring system which enables the Care Technician to provide real time information to the DRN.
PSWs, Palliative, Pediatrics and/or Acute Medically Complex hired for the Burlington site may be scheduled to work anywhere in the area. Access to a personal vehicle is required.
Responsibilities:
- The Personal Support Worker, Palliative will provide specialized personal support to our palliative clients under the constant direction of a Registered Nurse, Directing
- The Personal Support Worker, Acute Medically Complex will provide specialized personal support to our medically complex [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) clients under the constant direction of a Registered Nurse, Directing
- The Personal Support Worker, Pediatrics will provide specialized personal support to our pediatric clients under the constant direction of a Registered Nurse, Directing
- Training will be provided to support advanced skill sets and requirements.
- Employees may be required to support one or more of these positions as noted above under the umbrella of our eShift services.
Requirements & Prerequisites
Educational Requirements:
- Personal Support Worker certification is mandatory
- 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
- Current CPR and First Aid certification will be requested
Additional Requirements:
- One (1) to two (2) years experience as a PSW; palliative, pediatric, or acute care (hospital) experience preferred
- Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments
- Awareness of community resources is essential
- Must be able to communicate well, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated basic observation and problem solving skills
- Experience in, and aptitude for, ongoing skills training as well as the ability to implement learned skills and behaviours
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, take direction well and work independently
- Willingness to travel to neighbouring communities
- Must have a vehicle or access to reliable transportation
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
- A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
- Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
How To Apply
Please apply online at www.von.ca/careers with your resume!
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