Personal Support Worker

Wabun Tribal Council; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in Timmins is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide care to elderly clients. This role involves assisting with daily living activities and promoting client independence. Candidates must have a PSW certification, knowledge of Indigenous culture, CPR/First Aid certification, and a valid driver’s license. Join us in making a positive difference in our clients' lives while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, and communities is essential.
• Current PSW certification or willingness to obtain it is required.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one care for elderly clients.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions

CPR/First Aid

Ability to speak an Indigenous language

Education

Current PSW certification

Valid driver's license

Satisfactory criminal record check

Job description

Wabun Tribal Council Health Services is seeking a dynamicindividual to fill the position as the Personal Support Worker (PSW) MatachewanFirst Nation.

The PSW shall work under the supervision of the Community Health Nurse and under the direction of the Health Director. The PSW position is to provide personal care,household management and respite assistance to clients based on assessedneeds. The goal is to provide andpromote the home care clients to live independently in a private home.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with elderly clients and providing one-on-one care
• Personal Care
• Assist with Activities of Daily living
• Promoting independence and self-care
• Maintaining medical regimes
• Appointment accompaniment (locally)
• Meal preparation based on the client’s care plan
• Light house keeping
• Assess and report changes to client’s overall condition to the CHN
• Maintain a safe and healthy home environment
• Maintain accurate records of care given in the EMR
• Complete and submit monthly reports to Community Health Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions and communities
• Current PSW certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sectors check
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language considered an asset

313 Railway St, Timmins, ON P4N 2P4, Canada