Personal Support Worker- Men's Centre

Good Shepherd Centres; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team that supports community

Education & professional development

Employee / Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Good Shepherd Centres is seeking Personal Support Workers to join the MEN'S CENTRE - Transitional Beds Program, providing brief-stay residential care to individuals discharged from hospital. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering medical and personal support services, focusing on recovery and reintegration into the community.

Applicants should hold a PSW certificate in good standing, with experience in complex health and social needs, and be prepared to work within a harm

Qualifications

• PSW certificate from an approved institution in good standing.
• Experience with individuals with complex health and social needs.
• Ability to work within a harm reduction framework.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs and comply with OHSA regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and property.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and community reintegration.
• Respond to needs of individuals facing poverty, homelessness, mental health issues and substance use in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

PSW certificate

Complex health needs

Harm Reduction

Communication

Judgement & assessment

Second language

CPR

Anti-racist practice

Workplace safety

Job description

Hours-

The successful candidates must be available for relief work – 12 hours shifts.

Rate of Pay:

$23.15 -$24.61plus an additional $3 per hour PSW premium.(Starting salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.)

Reason for Posting:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – MEN'S CENTRE - Transitional Beds Program.

If you're passionate about helping others and ready to take your career to the next level while making a real difference in our community, we want to hear from you!

How You Will Make an Impact

Our Transition Beds Program provides brief-stay residential care in a community setting to marginalized individuals being discharged from hospital who require ongoing medical care and personal support services to support recovery and re-integration into the community.

We are seeking Personal Support Worker professionals interested in working in a fast-paced setting responding to the needs of people impacted by poverty, homelessness, mental health issues and substance use. Successful candidates will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that facilitates improved health status and timely, effective discharge to community for service users.

Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• A PSW certificate, in good standing from an approved and recognized institution.
• Experience working with individuals with complex health and social needs.
• Ability to work within a Harm Reduction framework.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good judgement, problem solving and assessment skills.
• Fluency in a 2nd language is an asset.
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required.
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and a demonstrated commitment to the Good Shepherd's mission and values of Hospitality, Respect, Responsibility, Quality, and Spirituality.
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an
interview will be contacted.