Community & Personal Support Worker

Dilico; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP for employees and families

Dental, healthcare, and vision plan

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay is seeking a full-time Personal Support Worker Float to deliver in-home support and personal care, enabling clients to live independently at home. You will work with the Health & Wellness team, assisting with daily living, caregiver relief, palliative care, and related activities.

The role requires a PSW certificate (or willingness to obtain) and 2+ years of direct home care experience, with valid First Aid/CPR and a Ontario G driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year PSW certificate is required.
• Two years direct experience in in-home personal care or community home care is required.
• Willingness to complete Personal Support Worker training if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home support and personal care to ill, frail, and disabled clients in their homes and communities.
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness staff and Home Care Nurse to provide culturally appropriate support.
• Travel to district communities may be required; travel and accommodations are provided upfront with meal reimbursement.

Education

PSW Certificate

Job description

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• 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

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.

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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CPSS Job Description PSW Float April 30 2025.doc