Personal Support Worker - Toronto, Canada - RT Medical

RT Medical

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us

RT Medical is a patient-focused healthcare company specializing in home care, self-testing products ranging from pregnancy and fertility to COVID-19 and flu, and virtual care and wellness services.

We are committed to providing the best quality products and services to support our patients and customers in their health and wellness needs.

Personal Support Workers (PSWs) provide care to individuals who need assistance as they deal with the effects of aging, injury, surgery, or illness.

The role will include:

Assisting clients with personal care such as bathing and dressing
Providing companionship
Taking clients for outings or exercise
Performing basic meal preparation
Performing light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, taking out the garbage, doing patient's laundry, vacuuming and dusting
Providing respite while the primary caregiver is out of the home
Reminding clients about their medication
Taking clients to appointments or shopping
Being a part of the client's total care program

Qualifications

Have one of the following qualifications:
Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved program
RN/RPN Student who with a minimum successful completion of year one of the program
Internationally licensed Nurse, Midwife or Physician
Physical ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach, ability to lift 50lbs (23 kg) independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, and sitting; ability to reposition clients in bed
Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR
Valid Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check
Tuberculosis test within the last 6 months
Ability to interact with others in a caring, tactful and courteous manner
Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable car

**Equal Opportunity Employer