Community and Personal Support Worker

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

Job summary

A supportive community organization in Northwestern Ontario is looking for a Community and Personal Support Worker to provide in-home care for clients of all ages. Responsibilities include delivering personal care and collaborating with health staff to ensure clients receive culturally appropriate support. Candidates should have a PSW certificate and experience in home care. The role offers a flexible work schedule and requires travel within communities, with a commitment to diversity in hiring.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Healthcare and vision benefits

Flexibility in scheduling

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year PSW Certificate is required.
• Two years' experience in providing in-home personal care.
• Must be willing to complete necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support and personal care to clients.
• Collaborate with health staff for client care.
• Travel to communities as required.

Skills

Experience in personal care

Ability to work with various age groups

Flexibility in hours

Ability to travel weekly

Education

PSW Certificate

Standard First Aid, BLS, and CPR Certificate

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• 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

Positions Available: 1 – Permanent Full Time
Position Location: Longlac, ON

Competition #: 1270

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 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

If you experience issues with our online application system please apply directly at [e-mail] the competition number must be quoted in the email subject line.

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.