Personal Support Worker 2023-294-Cc

Employment Type

PSW, Bargaining Unit

Work Hours

Work Setting:

35 hours/week, Mon - Fri, 7am -3pm

Exclusively Onsite

Salary

PSW - $19.36/hour, + $3/hour wage enhancement

Application Deadline

June 16th 2023 by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Assisted Living Services, Community Care, 1070 Queen Street East

The Community Care Unit provides a holistic approach to care at home for seniors and caregivers who are vulnerable, at risk and/or marginalized. The unit provides a wide range of programs such as Assisted Living Services, Home & Cluster Care, Social Work, Meals-on-Wheels, Adult Day programs, and transportation, which enable seniors to be as independent as possible in their homes. The unit also provides a variety of socio-recreational/wellness programs which enhance the quality of life and promote the health of the older adult.

What You Will Do

• Perform controlled acts which have been delegated by a Regulated Health Professional, and in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
• Complete and maintain progress notes in client profile binder and the communication log.
• Continuously observe clients and their environments, and report and document unsafe conditions and behavioural, physical, mental and/or cognitive changes to the Supervisor.
• Perform non-controlled acts assigned by the Supervisor, which have been taught by a Regulated Health Professional (or Supervisor), and in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
• Ensure the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.
• Apply proper food handling practices in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
• Practice a client-centered and culturally competent approach to ensuring high quality personal care for clients.
• Assist clients with instrumental activities of daily living including light housekeeping duties, laundry, meal preparation, and bulk shopping.
• Respond professionally to responsive behaviours; if unable to deal with behaviours successfully, report to Supervisor and work with various professional and resource persons as required to support the client.
• Communicate and collaborate with caregivers/stakeholders to determine preferred approaches to care.
• Ensure there are sufficient program supplies, forms and equipment available; report to Supervisor when supplies are low.
• Provide medication assistance or reminders in accordance with the Unit’s Medication Assistance Policy.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living including feeding, transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, and continence care.

What You Bring to the Team

• Personal Support Worker Certificate and NACC Certificate (if applicable).
• Effective September 7, 2021, all newly hired employees will be required to provide proof that they have completed an approved course of vaccination against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to commencing employment or provide documentation to support an exemption based on grounds covered by the Ontario Human Rights Act (i.e. Medical exemption).
• Experience providing personal care to frail seniors and/or disabled adults.
• Must be able to speak Chinese.
• Food Handling Certificate.

What Will Set You Apart

• Able to work in a second-hand smoke/pet environment.
• Able to be flexible and demonstrate good judgment in assessing clients’ needs.
• Knowledge of behavioral management techniques and approaches.
• Knowledge of gerontology issues, health care, and social service systems.
• Understanding of how to work with clients to ensure their ADLs and iADLs are met.
• Able to work effectively within a team.
• Good communication skills: verbal, written, listening, and reporting.
• Able to do frequent light to moderate lifting, walking, bending, stretching and pulling.
• Food safety handling skills.
• Skills in keeping personal and program environment hygiene.
• First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset.

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