1463: COMMUNITY & PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER FLOAT

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Thunder Bay, ON is hiring a Personal Support Worker Float. This position involves delivering in-home support to clients of all ages, ensuring they maintain independence. Ideal candidates have a PSW Certificate and experience in personal care. Competitive benefits and flexible scheduling are offered.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation

Flexible schedule

Dental and healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year PSW Certificate required.
• Two years of direct experience in personal care preferred.
• Must have a Standard First Aid, BLS, and CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and support to clients in their homes.
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness staff for culturally appropriate support.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.

Skills

In-home personal care skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• 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

Thunder Bay, ON

Position Overview:

The Personal Support Worker Float (PSW Float) is a multi-functional, paraprofessional 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 Health & Wellness Manager, the PSW Float collaborates with the Home and Community Care Nurse and other Health & Wellness 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 (ALE) program services, and basic foot care. Travel to the district communities may be required. Dilico provides travel and accommodations up front 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

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

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