Personal Support Worker, Trillium Acute… at Homewood Health · Guelph

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Personal Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including direct personal care
• Contribute to the quality of life of patients by promoting their independence, dignity, comfort, safety and mobility
• Ensure that patients' social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs are met
• Provide clerical assistance and environmental support to Service Staff within their scope of knowledge, judgment and assessment skills

What we’re looking for:

• Health Care Aid and/or Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care approved program, or equivalent
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience, preferred
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates required

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization. The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $25.55 hourly , in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.