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Carecor is looking for dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Workers to join our amazing team working in Greater Toronto Area hospitals. We’re ready when you are!

Under the direction of facility nursing staff, you will perform floor and observational care duties - helping to create an environment that promotes optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being for patients. For each assignment, you will be in one facility for a full 8-12hour shift.

Why Join Us

• Join for the job, stay for the experience – Carecor proudly holds contracts with over 40 leading hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area which provide a safe and fully supported work environment. Our diverse placements help develop your career with each new experience.

• Get the shifts you want when you want – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts. Your shift choices are endless!

• Competitive benefits - Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.

• Be your best self – We care about your well-being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful. Your time with us can accommodate career growth as you advance your education and professional credentials.

Our “exemplary standing” with Accreditation Canada is held to the highest regard and is a testament to the fact that we uphold the same hiring standards and patient care delivery as the facilities in which we serve.

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate

• Clinical experience as a PSW within the past 2 years

• Recent acute care experience working on a medical and surgical unit within the past 2 years

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate

• Proof of current immunization for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV)

• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past year or negative chest x-ray within the past 5 years

• Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire.

Please note that based on recent government mandates and directives, healthcare workers are now required to provide proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination.

If successful, new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

Salary/Rate of pay: Starting at $39.07

Application deadline: 2024-08-29 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

CLOSING DATE:  May 24, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Manager, Health, Safety and Wellness develops the strategic direction, manages and oversees the development, delivery and performance of integrated health, safety and wellness programs and initiatives ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory standards while fostering the corporate culture of health, safety, wellness and early and safe return to work while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulation. The incumbent is a member of the Human Resources leadership team and will implement progressive strategies and develop practices to support a diverse and high performing workforce.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. OPERATION STRATEGY

• Manage and develop procedures and processes to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Work with Senior Management in strategic planning to plan for short and long-term business plans, through research, analysis and monitoring of relevant factors such as technological and organizational resources.
• Monitor, evaluate programs and recommend innovative strategies that improve service delivery and effective management of resources to meet Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Analyze external dynamics and other data sources to assess trends and develop actionable insights and recommendations to management.

1. LEADERSHIP AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Manage, coach and provide guidance to promote effective employee relations and encourage increased morale, innovation and productivity toward the successful accomplishment of the Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Interview, recruit and hire staff to meet the Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Conduct performance management formal process and annual review to monitor and establish recruitment and selection criteria, training and development opportunities through regular meetings to discuss individual performance.

1. CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Liaise and interact with government agencies, public and private sector organizations, departments and stakeholders to exchange information and acquire knowledge.
• Provide guidance, advice, counselling as required to resolve escalated concerns through effective investigation, mediation and conflict resolution.

1. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Build and foster strong working relationships and collaborative arrangements with internal and external customers, stakeholders and government agencies to promote, develop and integrate the Service Plan goals and objectives that drive business solutions.
• Recommend strategy and initiatives to management based on legislative requirements, best practice, analytics and employee needs.
• Liaise and communicate with regulatory government officials and industry leaders and manage outsider suppliers, vendors and consultants for optimal service.
• Provide consultative advice to the Director, Human Resources and liaise with legal counsel for the preparation and presentations of proceedings relative to OHSA, WSIA and OHRC.

1. COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING

• Communicate effectively and establish links with stakeholders to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions to meet the Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Oversee the development and communication of health, safety, wellness and disability management information and processes to effectively inform management and employees.
• Prepare documents, correspondence and reports for presentation to senior management.

1. CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION

• Anticipate, assess and evaluate internal and external factors and trends that affect the organization such as technological and organizational practices and recommend strategies to implement measures and mitigate risks.
• Maintain knowledge of collective agreements, City policies and administrative directives, legislation, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

1. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Manage and control the budget, ensuring approvals and spending are consistent with operating objectives to ensure budget compliance.
• Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders and vendors while maintaining optimum cost-benefit relationships.
• Use of effective resource and expense management at all times to meet corporate policies and guidelines.

1. TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION

• Lead and manage projects and program initiatives.
• Ability to foster engagement and contribute to the building of consensus to achieve Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to achieve Service Plan goals and objectives while respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
• Provide advice and guidance on relevant matters to peers.
• Demonstrate corporate values at all times.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary degree in Health and Safety, Human Resources, Disability Management or related education and industry experience.
• Must hold or be eligible and able to obtain one of the following certifications within Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP); Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP).
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) is an asset.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years health and safety experience preferably in both public and unionized environments.
• 5 years’ experience in a leadership capacity.

               OR Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Excellent knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, collective agreements and related legislation.
• Additional formal training and/or experience with the treatment, management and prevention of psychological and musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses and/or Ergonomics is preferred.
• Experience managing and leveraging contracts with third-party vendors such as Employee and Family Assistance Programs, disability claim litigators, Disability Insurance Providers, and Occupational Health Services is preferred.
• Experience in municipal/public sector is an asset.
• Experience managing WSIB claims as a Schedule 2 employer is preferred.
• Experience with Disability Management Software.
• Experience in the application of corporate STD, LTD programs with a focus on early and safe return to work.
• Experience with Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems is preferred.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 7 months to less than 1 year
Credentials: First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be proficient in handling repetitive tasks and possess a high level of attention to detail
• The candidates should be capable of standing for extended periods and comfortable with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• The candidates should be proficient in bending, crouching, and kneeling

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should be dedicated to client focus and exhibit dependability in their responsibilities
• The candidates should possess efficient interpersonal skills and have excellent oral communication skills, demonstrating flexibility in adapting to changing situations
• The candidates should exercise good judgment in their decision-making, be highly organized, exhibit reliability in their work, and be effective team players

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to supply and empty bed pans, take patients’ blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, and serve meal trays, feeding patients
• The candidates should be able to weigh, lift, turn, and position patients, deliver messages, reports, requisitions, and specimens between departments, and make beds, maintaining patients’ rooms
• The candidates should be able to supervise patients’ exercise routines, bathe, dress, and groom patients, and assist with the set-up and maintenance of traction equipment, cleaning or sterilizing equipment, maintaining and repairing equipment, and assembling, setting-up, and operating job-related equipment
• The candidates should be able to transport patients between care facilities, answer call signals, and prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and sterilizing operative areas
• The candidates should be able to accompany patients on outside recreational activities, perform other duties related to patient care and comfort, and administer first aid in emergency situations

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
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