Summer PSW Hiring - Nursing Students

Extendicare•Ottawa, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ParaMed is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Nursing Students to join our team of Personal Support Workers (PSW)! Our PSW staff provide unique care that is sensitive to patient’s individual needs which allows them to continue residing within their own home. We are currently hiring for Part-Time/Summer Vacancies – APPLY NOW! As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974. When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

Requirements

Current nursing student with at least 1 year completed (transcripts & enrollment letter)
Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients
Reliability and flexibility
Passion for making a difference in your community
Valid driver license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from patient’s residences within a geographical area
Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin, hair, and oral care along with bathing, toileting, & peri-care
Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan
Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to help your patients enjoy a better quality of life