Casual Support Worker Jobs

A respectful and inclusive approach

A diligent and conscientious attitude

Ability to work positively in a team

The courage to question and to challenge when needed

Commitment to enable service users to achieve their goals

Willingness to keep learning and developing your own practice

Demonstrated working experience with the elderly in a health care setting, knowledgeable with respect to their needs

Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and related bedside care to resident

As part of legislative requirements, all successful candidates must meet the provincial police check and tuberculosis screening requirements as applicable.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS) preferred

Ensures and promotes the provision of resident-focused care to meet the needs of residents

Provides cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support

Personal Support Worker Certificate from an approved college preferred (equivalent education and experience may be considered)

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work as a team player

Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits

Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Proven ability to work with minimum supervision

Good attendance, good physical condition, including the ability to carry out physically demanding duties is essential

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

Personal Support Worker Certification from a certified educational facility OR internationally educated nurse

We offer onboarding, continuous training and opportunities for growth

Competitive base pay, benefits & vacation time

Scholarship Program to further education

Be part of an experience organization

Extensive knowledge & experience of a POS system

Knowledge and experience in working with Indigenous groups/communities

A Dogwood certification or equivalent

Possess a minimum of Class 5 Driver's License, Class 4 is an asset

Must be able to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team

Undergo a Criminal Record Check and provide a Drivers Abstract.

Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required

The ideal candidate for our team will have the following qualifications and skills:

Assist in providing direct care for residents

Provide emotional and social support to residents/families, including palliative care

Work with multi-disciplinary team members to meet the needs of residents

Has passion and heart for providing quality care

Competent in organizational and time management skills

Notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service

Assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile

Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day

Invite, Encourage, Assist (IEA) residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on ISP and demographic profile

Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills

Performs a wide variety of tasks that include providing assistance with personal care and activities of daily living for residents

Monitor resident’s wellbeing and report changes in their physical, emotional conditions to registered staff.

Responsible for accurate documentation on the residents for each shift adhering to relevant policies and procedures.

Adhere to all policies and procedures of the home including the Code of Conduct and …

Maintain effective and professional communication with residents, Families and fellow coworkers

Promote the Vision, Mission and Values as well as Residents Bill of Rights

Completion of high school or college diploma

Availability to work shifts in the evenings

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

Membership into the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association an asset.

Medication monitoring and assistance- follow medication procedures to assist clients with medications.

Assist the client with appropriate socialization activities as per the clients choice and emotional needs.

Support Umbrella program staff in implementing specific classroom and child management techniques, as recommended by the Inclusion Supervisor

Medical background experience, administration of insulin with meals using adjustable dose pen and recording blood sugar readings

Experience implementing appropriate strategies to ensure adequate nots of reading, administering medication and meal choices

Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of How Does Learning Happen is an asset

Generous vacation and sick time allotments

Employees with children get priority on childcare waiting list

Establish a respectful relationship with the people we support which provides for an enriching and dignified experience and opportunities

Promote the people we support to develop decision-making skills, exercise choices and assume reasonable risks.

Facilitate and assist the people we support to keep their finances in order

Ability to work effectively as a team member, possess initiative, Excellent written and verbal communication Skills

Facilitate and support the development of social networks for the people we support

Be responsible to facilitate and assist the people we support to keep their personal belongings in order

Support Umbrella program staff in implementing specific classroom and child management techniques, as recommended by the Inclusion Supervisor

Medical background experience, administration of insulin with meals using adjustable dose pen and recording blood sugar readings

Experience implementing appropriate strategies to ensure adequate nots of reading, administering medication and meal choices

Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of How Does Learning Happen is an asset

Generous vacation and sick time allotments

Employees with children get priority on childcare waiting list

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

Personal Support Worker Certification from a certified educational facility OR internationally educated nurse

We offer onboarding, continuous training and opportunities for growth

Competitive base pay, benefits & vacation time

Scholarship Program to further education

Be part of an experience organization

Strong oral communication, as well as time-management skills

Responding to residents’ questions and concerns with HEART: Hear, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respond, Thank. What YOU bring

Experience providing personal-care duties, including providing tasks such as lifting and transferring clients

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification recommended

Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Check (VSC) What we offer

Ensuring each resident receives care tailored to their needs, as determined by your supervisor;

Assists in dealing with crisis situations requiring medical management/behavioural management

Delivers client education as required, including “Take Home Naloxone” education

Minimum of 2-year diploma in social or human services from a recognized educational institute or equivalent

At least 2 years’ experience in the field of mental health and substance use

At least 2 years’ experience in working with the harm reduction treatment model

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Ability to teach skills to support the highest level of function possible.

Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.

Basic computer skills including windows, word, internet and e-mail

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Establishes rapport with clients, residents and families, and assists in promoting physical, emotional, cultural, social, and spiritual well-being.

Observes clients and residents, and their environments, to identify and report unsafe conditions, behavioral and/or physical changes to designated supervisor.

Checks and restocks supplies as required, including personal care, first aid, and housekeeping supplies and assists in taking inventory.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to deal with others effectively.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Clerical duties such as answering the telephone, writing information on menu cards and checking cards against lists.

Cleans items such as furniture, contact points, ledges, vents, mirrors and equipment.

Reports inoperable equipment or damaged, unsafe equipment or building surfaces in accordance with established procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Establish a respectful relationship with the people we support which provides for an enriching and dignified experience and opportunities

Promote the people we support to develop decision-making skills, exercise choices and assume reasonable risks.

Facilitate and assist the people we support to keep their finances in order

Ability to work effectively as a team member, possess initiative, Excellent written and verbal communication Skills

Facilitate and support the development of social networks for the people we support

Be responsible to facilitate and assist the people we support to keep their personal belongings in order