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

CareerArc; Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Personal Support Worker, where you will make a meaningful difference in clients' lives. This part-time role involves providing essential personal care, companionship, and health maintenance services to clients within their homes and communities. You will collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure clients achieve optimal independence and well-being. The position offers a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued, and you can grow your skills while making a positive impact. If you are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have Personal Support Worker certification or equivalent.
• Current First Aid or CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes.
• Evaluate and adjust personal support care plans as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good assessment skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Ability to adjust to different environments

Education

Personal Support Worker certification

Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C

Experience with elderly or ill individuals

Tools

Personal vehicle

Job description

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

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.
• Completes daily call checks, and other forms as required, to maintain the effective and efficient operation of the personal and home support service.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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
• 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

Work 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.

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).