Certified Personal Support Worker (2)

Moose Cree First Nation; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing the lives of clients through compassionate care as a Personal Support Worker. In this role, you will provide essential support for daily living activities and collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage diverse medical conditions. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect role for you. Embrace the chance to grow in your career while serving those in need in a First Nation organization.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited program.
• Minimum one year of experience in health care is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for clients' daily living activities and medical care.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for additional care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Computer skills

Cree language proficiency

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

WHMIS Certification

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Home Care Coordinator and Home Support Lead, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) will focus on providing optimal support of client’s activities of daily living and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Additional care can be delegated with the collaboration with the Registered Healthcare Professional as needed and when it can be performed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Current Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Community College or an Accredited PSW (Personal Support Worker) Education Program.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in the health care field.
• Current certification or willing to obtain within the prescribed period for the following:
• CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and First Aid
• Save Your Back
• Glucometer/Continuous glucose monitoring
• Hand washing
• WHMIS
• CPI-Non-violent Crisis Intervention
• Food Handling
• Privacy and Confidentiality
• Other related certificates in the Home Care Setting
• Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have computer skills and perform documentation on program.
• Ability to speak and understand the Cree language is an asset.
• Work flexible hours and/or during power outages as required.
• Provide copies of certificates, diplomas/degrees along with submitted resume.
• Criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector clearance is required prior to hiring.

Duration: Permanent with 3-months probation.

To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and two (2) recent employment references with permission to contact, quoting competition # 24-50.

Submit Resume to:
Human Resources Generalist
Moose Cree First Nation
P.O. Box 190
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Deadline for Resume: Thursday, August 15th, 2024 @ 11:59 PM.

Job Description: Available Upon Request.

Applicants are asked to include copies of their educational qualifications along with their application.

*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to postal changes, we recommend submitting resume via e-mail.

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing any accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that the required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employee will be used only for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.