Personal Support Worker - 12 month contract

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

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Excellent benefits

Job summary

WNHAC in Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide in-home care under supervision of a Home Care Nurse. The role supports clients’ independence, assists with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily living activities within wholistic care frameworks.

The position emphasizes community health, Indigenous practices, and collaboration with interprofessional teams. Travel and immunization compliance are required aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Support Worker (PSW) credential is required.
• Experience in an Indigenous organization is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle; driver's abstract may be required.
• Criminal/vulnerable persons record check required.
• Immunization proof per policy requirements.
• Positive, proactive attitude and healthy lifestyle role model.

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 independence to the greatest extent.
• Assist with personal care as identified in care plan and report changes to the Home Care Nurse.
• Assist with ambulation, transfer, and positioning.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding as indicated in the care plan.
• Support elimination needs and maintain a sanitary environment.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team for holistic care and referrals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation for accountability.
• Participate in organizational teams and committees.
• In emergencies, redeploy to ensure essential services.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Willing to travel

Valid driver’s license

Indigenous language knowledge (Anishin

Education

Current certification as a Personal Support Worker

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.