Personal Support Worker (PSW), Home Support – Mornings

Personal Support Worker (PSW), Home Support – Mornings, Part-time

Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE)
Program Name: Home Support
Work Schedule: Days, Weekends – 8am to 12pm
Number of Bi-Weekly Hours: 37.5
Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

Are you a recent graduate of a PSW Program in Ontario? You may qualify for the Personal Support Worker Return of Service (PSW ROS) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $10,000 incentive to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 12-month commitment to an eligible employer. You may also qualify for an additional $10,000 relocation incentive if moving more than 100km to accept this role. To view eligibility requirements, click here: www.healthforceontario.ca/pswros

Job Summary:

The Personal Support Worker 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 health care team in meeting the needs of clients to attain an optimal level of independence and wellbeing.

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Observes and evaluates the client’s or family’s home, personal situation, and care plan to determine if any changes are required.
2. Contributes to the development of the personal support care plan under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager.
3. Implements changes to the care plan under the guidance of the Manager.
4. Reports any changes in the client’s or family’s personal support needs to the supervisor.
5. Performs personal support tasks reflecting the needs of the client and family.
6. Provides personal care as directed by the Personal Support Program Manager.
7. Provides simple bedside care, where required.
8. Provides respite care to clients as required.
9. Supports clients’ families by providing child care as required.
10. Organizes each day’s activities under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager.
11. Completes daily call checks and other forms as required.
12. Assesses the client’s pattern of communication and ability to relate.
13. Communicates with appropriate members of the health team regarding the management of the client’s needs.
14. Functions and reports in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and VON policies.
15. Other duties as assigned.

External and Internal Relationships:

Engages frequently with the immediate supervisor or the Personal Support Program Manager on needed changes to client plans.

Education, Designations and Experience:

1. High school diploma; secondary school education is preferred.
2. CCA Certification is required in Nova Scotia.
3. Must have a certificate in Home Support Worker (Level I, II, III), Personal Support Worker program, or Health Care Aide.
4. Nursing students who have completed the first year of Practical Nursing or BScN are eligible to apply.
5. Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are welcome to apply.
6. Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate.
7. Some household management experience and experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.

Skill Requirements:

1. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
2. Able to communicate effectively with clients and families.
3. Good assessment skills.
4. Awareness of community resources.
5. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team or independently.
6. Able to take direction well.
7. Ability to adjust to working in different environments.
8. The capacity to adhere to strict confidentiality.

Other:

1. Must have access to a personal vehicle for work and possess a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
2. A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
3. A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
4. Available to work flexible hours.
5. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):

If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at https://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.