Contract Personal Support Worker at 224 Spadina (PSW-C)

Contract Personal Support Worker at 224 Spadina

Bargaining Unit Position

Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.

Location: near Spadina Ave and Dundas St W

Hours of Work: Full Time, Contract

Days of Work: Tuesday – Saturday, Noon-8pm

This position assists clients who are housed within Homes First Society 224 Spadina to maintain optimal health and mental health stability, while adhering to the mission statement and policies & procedures of Homes First Society.

Job Description:

• Assist clients with residency, meals, room cleaning, grooming and hygiene, laundry, recreational and leisure activities and health monitoring.
• Arrange, remind and/or escort clients to medical, psychiatric, dental and diagnostic appointments and/or treatments.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in interdependent teams.
• Update client files accordingly, keep accurate records and document daily information.

Qualifications:

• Personal Support Worker Certification or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and several years’ experience working with people with mental health issues.
• Certificates in First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention.
• Ability to work shifts.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the homeless population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub’s Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector considered an asset.
• Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.

The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society.

Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodation

Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note, all candidates offered a position with Homes First from September 8, 2021 onward must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status as a condition of employment. Homes First will comply with its human rights obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation.