Personal Support Worker - 12 month contract

WNHAC; Kenora; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Job summary

WNHAC in Kenora, Ontario, is seeking a Home and Community Care Personal Support Worker to deliver in-home care under the supervision of a Home Care Nurse. You will support clients to maintain independence and participate in holistic care within Indigenous and contemporary models of care.

The role involves coordinating with an interprofessional team, assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily living activities, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Personal Support Worker.
• Experience in Indigenous organization; ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle; copy of current driver’s abstract.
• Current criminal/vulnerable persons record check required.
• Proof of immunization per policy requirements is mandatory before start of employment.
• Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.
• Certain duties are physically demanding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor health care plans with the HCC Nurse.
• Provide supportive care to promote client independence.
• Assist with personal care per care plan and report changes.
• Assist with ambulation, transfer and positioning.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding per care plan.
• Assist with toileting and equipment to ensure safety and sanitation.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team for holistic care and referrals.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Participate in organizational teams and committees.
• In emergencies, redeploy to ensure essential services.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Willingness to travel

Valid driver’s license

Own vehicle

Education

Personal Support Worker certification

Job description

Home and Community Care Personal Support Worker

Serving AWZ33 & AWZ37

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care and using wholistic health and community development concepts.

This position provides personal support services to home care clients, under the clinical supervision of a Home Care Nurse. Functional supervision will be the designated WNHAC Interprofessional Team Manager.

NOTE: Indigenous traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

PRIMARY DUTIES / 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 in physical condition and function and reporting changes 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 and seeking and/or providing consulting support as appropriate.
• Maintain current and accurate medical records, reports, and other documentation to ensure comprehensive, consistent care and services, and to meet all accountability requirements.
• Active participation in organizational teams and committees.
• Other duties as required. In extenuating situations or in the event of an emergency, may be redeployed to ensure provision of essential services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification as a Personal Support Worker;
• Experience working in an Indigenous organization and ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be an effective team member;
• Willingness and ability to travel;
• Valid drivers’ license and own vehicle required; copy of current drivers’ abstract required;
• Current criminal/vulnerable persons record check required;
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements;
• Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory prior to start of employment;
• Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model
• Certain duties of the position are physically demanding

Salary:

$47,014- $61,342 with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is based on education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open until Filled

Personal Support Worker Position

Email: [e-mail]

Website: WNHAC.org

Fax: [phone]

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.