Personal Support Worker (Psw, Dsw, Hsw, Hca, Nursing Student) - Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

VON Canada is currently hiring compassionate PSWs to work in Hamilton, Burlington, ON areas.
We have several positions available within our Respite CSS programs, including full-time, part-time hours.
Job Summary
The Personal Support Worker provides personal support and homemaking services to clients and families within the framework of VON policies, procedures, standards. The PSW collaborates with members of the health care team in meeting the needs of clients to attain an optimal level of independence and well-being.
Training will be provided to support advanced skill sets and requirements.
This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.
Available Programs
In-Home Respite Program
Adult Day and Overnight Respite Program
Job Summary
The successful candidates will be responsible for providing companionship, personal care and health maintenance services to clients in the In-Home Respite Program within the framework of VON District Philosophy, policies and procedures, standards and application legislation. Contributes to the fulfillment of the VON Mission Statement to develop /and/or promote programs to meet community needs. Provides programming in the home to support the wellbeing of clients and provide caregiver relief.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for providing companionship, personal care and health maintenance services to clients , within the framework of VON's philosophy, policies, standards and legislation.
Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organization skills
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) training an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Proven experience working with individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia's.
• Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
• Current CPR Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate or Developmental Service Worker Certificate
• A vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Working with Dementia Certificate or equivalent training in dementia care an asset
• Any other duties as required
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Ability to adapt to change and work in various social and economic environments
• Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.
VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.
Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.
In accordance with the Employer’s policy, Mandatory Vaccination: COVID-19, it is required that all VON Canada Nova Scotia Branch, VON Canada Ontario Branch and VON Canada (National) employees, contractors, volunteers and students be fully vaccinated (subject only to legitimate established exemptions of a medical nature or where there is a valid human rights exception).
To facilitate this policy, all VON Canada employees, students, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide written attestation confirming that they are fully vaccinated and reasonable proof of vaccination status, inclusive of any government-issued documentation.