1726: COMMUNITY & PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Neebing; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS pension

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Christmas time off

EFAP

Dental & vision

Travel accommodations provided

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay is seeking a Personal Support Worker Float (PSW Float) to deliver in-home support and personal care to ill, frail, and disabled individuals, enabling independence at home. Under supervision, you will work with the Health & Wellness team to provide ADLs, caregiver relief, palliative care, speech and language support, ALE program services, and basic foot care.

Travel to district communities may be required with upfront travel and meal reimbursement.

Qualifications

• A minimum one-year PSW Certificate is required.
• Experience in in-home care delivery is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain PSW training if needed.
• Must have a valid Ontario G driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• A criminal record check is required upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home personal care and support to clients to help them remain independent.
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness staff under supervision to ensure quality care.
• Travel to district communities may be required; Dilico covers travel and meal reimbursement.
• Provide activities of daily living support, caregiver relief, palliative care, and ALE program services.

Skills

PSW certificate

Home care experience

Driver's license

First Aid & CPR

Education

PSW 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
• 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
• A chance to make a difference in the community
  

Positions Available: 1 – Full-Time Permanent

Position Location: Thunder Bay

Closing Date: Until Filled

Competition #: 1726

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;
• 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 and CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain BLS First Aid and CPR;
• Must be able to work flexible hours in a home, school, and/or community setting as required;
• Must have a valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle;
• A criminal record check is required upon hiring.

Hours of Work:32.5 hours per week

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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