Personal Support Worker (PSW), Home Support - Part-time 0.5

VON Canada; Merlin; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of clients through personal support services. As a Personal Support Worker, you will provide essential companionship and care, ensuring clients achieve optimal independence and well-being. This role involves working closely with healthcare teams to deliver tailored support in clients' homes and communities. With a focus on respect and empathy, you will play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for those you serve. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required certifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Personal Support Worker certification or equivalent.
• Current Standard First Aid or CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and health maintenance services to clients.
• Assess and adapt care plans based on client needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Community Resource Awareness

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Personal Support Worker Certification

Standard First Aid Certificate

Developmental Services Worker Diploma

Tools

Personal Vehicle

Job description

Requisition Details:

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

Job Summary:

Personal Support Workers will be responsible for providing companionship, personal care and health maintenance services to clients in their home or throughout the community within the framework of VON’s philosophy, policies, standards and legislation. As a Personal Support Worker you will work with members of the Healthcare and Personal Support teams to meet the needs of clients in obtaining an optimal level of independence and well-being.

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:

• Observes and evaluates the client’s or family's home, personal situation and client and family care plan to determine if any need for change in the personal support care plan is required and whether the client’s and family’s needs have been met. Advises supervisor accordingly.
• Contributes to the development of the personal support care plan under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager.
• Implements changes to the care plan under the guidance of the Manager for safety, liability and financial reasons.
• Reports verbally to the immediate supervisor or Personal Support Program Manager any changes in the client’s or family's personal support needs or home situation necessitating a change in the personal support care plan.
• Performs personal support tasks reflecting the needs of the client and family.
• Provides personal care as directed by the Personal Support Program Manager or immediate supervisor.
• Provides simple bedside care, where required, under the direction of a nurse.
• Provides respite care to clients as required.
• Supports clients’ families by providing child care as required to allow for family relief.
• Organizes each day’s activities, setting priorities for personal support and other activities.
• Completes daily call checks, and other forms as required, to maintain the effective and efficient operation of the personal and home support service.
• Assesses the client's pattern of communication and ability to relate.
• Communicates with appropriate members of the health team regarding the management of the client's or family's homemaking, physical, and emotional needs.
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and VON policies and procedures.
• Functions in accordance with VON's risk management policies, procedures, practices and guidelines designed to promote and protect client safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

External and Internal Relationships:

• Engages frequently with the immediate supervisor or the Personal Support Program Manager on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.

Education, Designations and Experience:

• Must have certificate in Personal Support Worker certification or Developmental Services Worker diploma or Home Support Worker (Level II, III) or Health Care Aide.
• Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed.
• Some household management experience and experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients and families in a clear and effective manner that demonstrates respect, empathy and understanding.
• Good assessment skills.
• Awareness of community resources.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team or independently as required.
• Able to take direction well.
• Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments.
• The capacity to adhere to strict confidentiality.

Other:

• Must have access to a personal vehicle for work and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• Available to work flexible hours.

Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

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).

Foreign Registered Nurses, who are waiting for CNO registration and PSW students, who are about to graduate are welcome to apply.