Personal Support Worker

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association•Markham, ON

10d•CA$22 - CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area. With a staff of more than 550 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are “home-bound” and frail. We are currently seeking a Personal Support Worker to fill our vacant position at our Home Care Team.

Requirements

Graduated from a recognized Personal Support Worker Program or equivalent (e.g. RPN) or is an internationally-trained nurse
Valid certification in First Aid & CPR, and Food Handling
Experience in housekeeping duties and preparing light meals
Sufficient physical ability to assist with client transfers and activities of daily living (i.e., including but not limited to ability to lift approximately 50 lbs, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run)
Ability to speak a second language that reflects the community served, eg. Cantonese, Mandarin, is an asset
Demonstrated compassion, good interpersonal skills, and sensitivity to recognize the need of elderly clients and/or clients with physical and/or mental challenges
Demonstrated good judgement, capable to work independently and cooperatively with the Home Care team
Flexible working hours with availability to work shift hours, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
Must be able to travel from home-to-home on a daily basis to service clients in the Scarborough, North York, York region, or Downtown Toronto areas
A valid vulnerable sector police record check and medical check completed within one year
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak a second language that reflects the community served, eg. Cantonese, Mandarin, is an asset
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset

Responsibilities

Provide personal care that may include but not limited to: bathing, grooming, skin care, dressing, toileting, lifts/transfers, mobility assistance, assisting at meal time, and other duties in accordance with the individualized client care plan
Offer emotional support and encouragement to clients and their families in coping with everyday challenges and at stressful times
Complete household tasks such as laundry, making the bed, vacuuming, cleaning, dusting and other duties as directed by the supervisor
Prepare nutritious meals that accommodate specific dietary needs for the client