Personal Support Workers

The M’Chigeeng Wellness Centre is a senior living facility for independent individuals who require minimal assistance. At the Wellness Centre and in the community, we provide services to individuals who require additional home supports, such as daily exercise, hygiene care, meal preparation, wellness checks and light housekeeping.

Position Summary

The Personal Support Worker will report to the Home Care Program Manager and will provide personal care and support services to clients in their daily living activities within the community of M’Chigeeng First Nation.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Personal Support Worker Certificate or Health Care Aide Certificate with a minimum of one (1) year work related experience.
2. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Other Skills:

1. Caring, honest and trustworthy.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Excellent time management.
4. Available to work shift work and flexible hours, as required.
5. Experience working with the elderly is an asset.
6. Knowledge of Ojibwe culture, traditions and the Ojibwe language is an asset or must have the willingness to learn.
7. Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Condition of Employment

Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required. Screening must date within 30 days, original or certified copy, and is required from the successful applicant.

CRC/VSS Rationale

M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate that is current (30 days) and must be an original.

Application Process

Interested applicants must submit a COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:

APPLY HERE
Personal Support Workers
employment@mchigeeng.ca
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources at employment@mchigeeng.ca.