Personal Support Worker (PSW, DSW, HSW, HCA), Assisted Living - Casual

VON Canada; Belleville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

VON Canada is seeking a Personal Support Worker to deliver essential support services to high-risk seniors, promoting their independence and well-being. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals and requires effective communication, strong assessment skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers a flexible casual employment arrangement with opportunities to help those in need.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; secondary education preferred.
• CCA Certification required in Nova Scotia.
• Experience in household management and working with elderly, ill individuals, or children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support and homemaking services to clients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to meet client needs.
• Evaluate home situations and implement care plan changes.

Skills

Communication

Assessment Skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

Certificate in Home Support Worker

CCA Certification

Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certificates

Job description

Requisition Details

Employment Status: Casual

Program Name: Assisted Living Services for High-Risk Seniors

Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends

On Call: No

Job Summary:

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides personal support and homemaking services to clients and families within the framework of VON policies, procedures, and standards. The PSW collaborates with members of the healthcare team to meet clients' needs, aiming to help them attain an optimal level of independence and well-being.

This position is eligible for a temporary $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe and evaluate the client’s or family’s home, personal situation, and care plan to determine if any changes are needed, and advise the supervisor accordingly.
• Contribute to developing the personal support care plan under the guidance of the Program Manager, including gathering information from the funder, manager, and client or family.
• Implement changes to the care plan for safety, liability, and financial reasons, under the direction of the Manager.
• Report any changes in the client’s or family’s needs or situation that require adjustments to the care plan.
• Perform personal support tasks such as light cleaning, meal preparation, clothing care, shopping, and household safety monitoring, tailored to the client’s and family’s needs.
• Provide personal care as directed, including assistance with walking, stairs, bed mobility, eating, dressing, and hygiene.
• Assist with bedside care when required, under nurse supervision.
• Offer respite care to clients as needed.
• Support clients’ families by providing child care to enable family relief.
• Organize daily activities and set priorities under the supervision of the Program Manager.
• Complete daily call checks and other documentation to ensure effective service delivery.
• Assess communication patterns and relational abilities of clients.
• Communicate with the healthcare team regarding client needs and inform supervisors of any concerns or changes.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and VON policies.
• Follow risk management policies and guidelines to promote client safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

External and Internal Relationships:

• Maintain regular communication with the supervisor or Program Manager regarding client care and relevant issues.

Education, Designations, and Experience:

• High school diploma required; secondary education preferred.
• CCA Certification required in Nova Scotia.
• Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level I, II, III), Personal Support Worker program, or Health Care Aide required.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certificates required, if applicable.
• Experience in household management and working with elderly, ill individuals, or children preferred.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and families with respect, empathy, and understanding.
• Good assessment skills and awareness of community resources.
• Ability to work independently or in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to follow directions and adapt to different social and economic environments.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate respect, empathy, and understanding in all interactions.

Other Requirements:

• Access to a personal vehicle, with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check; Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• Availability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; lifting techniques; bending, pushing, pulling, gripping, reaching, kneeling, crouching; walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs; hand movements.