FLOAT COMMUNITY and PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Northwest Employment Works; Wawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ontario seeks a Community and Personal Support Worker to provide essential in-home support and care for clients of all ages. The role involves collaboration with health staff and requires a valid PSW Certificate. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of relevant experience, a willingness to work flexible hours, and the ability to travel within communities. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Flexible work schedule

Generous paid vacation time

Health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum one year PSW Certificate required.
• Two years direct experience in personal care and home care service delivery.
• Experience in community program facilitation is an asset.
• Willingness to complete First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home support and personal care to clients of all ages.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurse and health staff for client support.
• Assist with daily living activities and caregiver relief.

Skills

Experience with personal care

Standard First Aid

BLS and CPR Certification

Flexible availability

Travel readiness

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Criminal Record Check

Job description

Benefits and Compensation

• Optional hybrid work schedule (this position is not remote).
• Optional flexible schedule to support work-life balance.
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees.
• Competitive salaries.
• Generous paid vacation time for permanent employees.
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time.
• EFAP available to all employees and their families.
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for permanent employees.
• A chance to make a difference in the community.

Position Location

Can be based out of Pic Mobert or Wawa, ON.

Salary Range

$21.91 to $28.59 hourly.

Position Overview

The Community and Personal Support Worker is a multi‑functional para‑professional who is responsible for the delivery of in‑home support and personal care to ill, frail, and persons with disabilities of all ages so that they may remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. With supervision provided by Dilico’s Community and Personal Support Services Managers, the Community and Personal Support Worker collaborates with the Home and Community Care Registered Nurse and other health staff to ensure the provision of culturally appropriate support and assistance to eligible clients including provision of support with activities of daily living, personal care, caregiver relief, palliative care, speech and language pathology support, adult life enrichment program services and basic foot care. If not located at the identified office, can travel from another office. Dilico provides a vehicle rental and accommodations with meal reimbursement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum one‑year PSW Certificate is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years direct experience in the provision of in‑home personal care and/or community‑based home care service delivery.
• Experience in the facilitation and/or coordination of community programs and services is an asset.
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
• Must have a Personal Support Worker Certificate or be willing and able to complete Personal Support Worker Certificate training.
• Be willing to complete speech language training as required.
• Must demonstrate the willingness and ability to work with clients of all ages, including infants, children, adults and the elderly.
• Must possess a Standard First Aid, BLS, and CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends; in a home, school, and/or community setting as required.
• Must be able to travel to all Dilico communities on a weekly basis (preference given to candidates living in the primary service area).
• Must have a valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• A Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Search check is required upon hiring.

Hours of Work

32.5 per week.

Application

Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

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