Full-Time PSW Open House – Screening Candidates
Job Description
Since 1925, VHA Home HealthCare has lent a helping hand to people in the community including: seniors, families, new parents, newborn babies, people with physical and mental disabilities, and the terminally ill. We have more than 2000 professionals—nurses, personal support workers, home support workers, home service providers, extreme cleaners and office support staff—providing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to clients in their homes and in long-term care facilities.
At VHA we love our work. As a team member you’ll do more than provide services to clients; you’ll build strong, long-lasting relationships. We offer high-quality, multilingual services that are growing across Ontario, and our work environment focuses on supporting clients and staff through client and family centred care, well-connected healthcare teams, and continual improvement.
At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to clients, but to our incredible team of Personal Support Workers. Our caring, professional team offers spectacular care to Ontario seniors, families, adults and children living with disabilities or suffering from a chronic or terminal illness, helping them live life more independently, in comfort and with dignity.
VHA Personal Support Worker (PSW) Open House
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2015
Time: 9:30am to 2:00pm
Location: 30 Soudan Avenue, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON, M4S 1V6
VHA will be screening for full-time and part-time PSW positions. Please bring your resume, PSW diploma/certificate, three references and photo ID.
Required Skills and Experience:
• PSW certification from a recognized educational institution
• Experience providing homemaking and personal support activities, including care of seniors and/or children
• Compassionate and flexible nature, and client-centred approach to caregiving
• Can recognize safety issues and follow safe work practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good judgment, problem solving and assessment abilities
• Able to travel between assignments, and work days, evenings and weekends
Why Work at VHA?
• VHA has over 90 years of experience providing high quality care you can be proud of.
• A stimulating, client and family focused work environment.
• A variety of full-time and part time positions.
• We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning.
• Competitive compensation and paid orientation.
• Eligible staff are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Pension is available to eligible staff.
• A confidential, free Employee Assistance Program is available to all staff and service providers.
• We foster a supportive, and respectful team environment.
VHA Home HealthCare is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us with the “Need Help” button in the application or contact us over the phone in advance.
We encourage applicants to attend VHA Open House in person. But, if you are not available to attend, please apply to this posting.