Indigenous Home & Community Care Personal Support Worker

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services is seeking a Home and Community Care Personal Support Worker to provide in-home care under clinical supervision. You will help create and monitor care plans, support client independence, assist with personal care, meal prep, mobility, and maintain medical records.

The role requires current PSW certification, willingness to travel, valid driver’s license, immunization proof, and ability to work with Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Personal Support Worker.
• Experience in Indigenous organization; ability to understand/speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and be an effective team member.
• Willingness and ability to travel; valid driver’s license and own vehicle preferred.
• Current criminal/vulnerable persons checks required.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
• Proof of immunization as per policy before start.
• Positive attitude and capacity to model a healthy lifestyle.
• Some duties are physically demanding.

Responsibilities

• Work with the HCC Nurse and clients to establish, coordinate, and monitor health care plans to promote overall quality health.
• Provide supportive care to clients that encourages client independence to the greatest possible extent.
• Assist with personal care as identified in care plan, observing changes and reporting to Home Care Nurse.
• Assist with ambulation, transfer, and positioning.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding, or feed client as indicated in care plan.
• Provide for elimination of body waste by assisting clients with toileting; prepare and care for equipment to ensure client safety and comfort and to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Collaborate with professional team members to ensure comprehensive wholistic care for clients, making referrals as appropriate.
• Maintain current and accurate medical records, reports, and other documentation to ensure comprehensive, consistent care and services, and to meet accountability requirements.
• Active participation in organizational teams and committees.
• In extenuating situations or emergencies, ensure provision of essential services

Skills

Independence

Team player

Willingness to travel

Anishinaubemowin asset

Education

Personal Support Worker Certification

Job description

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services is seeking a Home and Community Care Personal Support Worker to provide in-home care under clinical supervision. You will help create and monitor care plans, support client independence, assist with personal care, meal prep, mobility, and maintain medical records.

The role requires current PSW certification, willingness to travel, valid driver’s license, immunization proof, and ability to work with Indigenous communities.