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Personal Support Worker/Home Help Worker (2023-223-Cc)

Company

WoodGreen Community Services
Address Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Employment type PART_TIME
Salary
Category Internet Publishing
Expires 2023-05-20
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Employment Type:


PSW/HHW, Bargaining Unit


Work Hours:


Fluctuating


Salary:


PSW - $19.36/hour, HHW - $17.76/hour


Application Deadline:


Ongoing


Program Overview – Community Care


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


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


What You Bring to the Team


  • Personal Support Worker Certificate and NACC Certificate (if applicable).
  • Food Handling Certificate considered an asset.
  • First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset.
  • Experience providing personal care to frail seniors and/or disabled adults.
  • 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


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


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