Personal Support Worker (2023-345-Cc)

Employment Type:

PSW, Bargaining Unit

Work Hours:

Work Setting:

35 hours/week

Exclusively Onsite

Salary:

External Rate B7: $34,533.24

Internal Rate B8: $35,238.00

Application Deadline:

August 18th, 2023, by 11:59pm

Program Overview – Seniors Community Services, Community Care

This facility-based program is designed to be responsive to the needs of high-risk frail, physically and/or cognitively impaired adults. Activities are geared to reduce isolation while promoting social, emotional and physical well-being in a safe and supportive environment.

What You Will Do

• Provide medication assistance or reminders in accordance with the Unit’s Medication Assistance Policy.
• Ensure the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.
• Continuously observe clients and their environments, and report and document unsafe conditions and behavioural, physical, mental and/or cognitive changes to the Supervisor.
• Practice a client-centered and culturally competent approach to ensuring high quality personal care for clients.
• Ensure there are sufficient program supplies, forms and equipment available; report to Supervisor when supplies are low.
• 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.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living including feeding, transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, and continence care.
• 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.
• Assist clients with instrumental activities of daily living including light housekeeping duties, laundry, meal preparation, and bulk shopping.
• Communicate and collaborate with caregivers/stakeholders to determine preferred approaches to care.
• Apply proper food handling practices in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
• 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.

What You Bring To The Team

• Experience providing personal care to frail seniors and/or disabled adults.
• 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).

What Will Set You Apart

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

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