Personal Support Worker (PSW) Eastern Counties Community (Non union)
Carefor Health & Community Services•Eastern Counties, ON
•CA$21 - CA$27•Onsite
About The Position
The Personal/Home Support Worker provides personal support and homemaking services to individuals and families in the home within the framework of Carefor policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to meeting the needs of individuals and attain an optimal level of independence and well-being.
Requirements
- Ontario Certified Personal Support Worker Certificate and/or National Association of Career Colleges (NAC) Certificate, or Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level II, III), or Developmental Service Worker program, Health Care Aide, Foreign-Trained BScN or Doctor, Paramedic Graduate, BScN Nursing Student, or second year RPN student.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector check (obtained within previous six months)
- Up to date immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella, and hepatitis
- Negative tuberculosis test
- Vehicle is required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Palliative Care is considered an asset
- First Aid CPR is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, grooming, and bathing
- Provide laundering of clothes and linens
- Provide light cleaning
- Provide respite care
- Provide light meal preparation
- Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support
- Document reports for clients on their plan of care and any changes in the behaviour of daily routines
- Other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Employee Group Benefit Plan
- Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
- Paid Travel and time
- Paid Orientation
- Paid professional development and training
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
