Home Support Worker (OPSEU)-GTA (Temporary Part-Time Mixed Shift for 6 Months)
About The Position
Provides in-home support and emergency response services to clients in the home support and assisted living environment. Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence. As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved and recognized Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificate
- Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) preferred.
- Client-centred care focus with strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve and time manage
- Ability to work independently as well as be an active, positive team player
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
- Basic knowledge of Alayacare, Workday an asset.
- Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
- Ability to communicate in English and Chinese
Nice To Haves
- Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)
- Basic knowledge of Alayacare, Workday
Responsibilities
- Provides in-home support and emergency response services to clients in the home support and assisted living environment.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Multi-employer pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Ongoing learning and development
- Employee education assistance program
- Award winning corporate culture
- Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
