Support Worker

Employment Services Elgin; West Lorne; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to provide essential daily living support to clients in the West Lorne area. This role involves assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, and medication reminders, ensuring that clients receive the best possible care in their homes. Ideal candidates will possess a Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker certificate and have a passion for helping seniors and disabled adults. Join a team that values respect, diversity, and inclusivity, and make a real difference in the lives of those you support. Apply today and be part of a rewarding career!

Qualifications

• Must have a Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker certificate.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal daily living activities.
• Participate in case conferences and provide input on client care.

Skills

Personal Support Worker Certificate

CPR/First Aid Certification

Experience with seniors/disabled adults

Computer proficiency

Experience with dementia clients

Flexible working hours

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Developmental Services Worker Certificate

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:
Our Support Workers (PSWs/DSWs) provide daily living support
to eligible Assisted Living clients in Dutton, West Lorne, and
surrounding communities.

• Assists clients with personal daily living activities such as
  personal care, light housekeeping, laundry services, medication
  reminders and checks, security checks and social support.
• Works within scope of practice, provides input on client care,
  participates in case conferences, works closely with Coordinator.

Qualifications

What Do you Bring to the Position?

• Personal Support Worker, Developmental Services Worker
  certificate or equivalent required.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain required.
• Experience providing services to seniors/disabled adults in their
  homes and an appreciation of rural community living is preferred.
• Experience with dementia clients an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours – days, afternoons, weekends,
  statutory holidays, call-ins.
• Computer proficiency and previous EMR experience an asset.
• Ability to travel within the Centre’s service area attending
  appointments where public transportation may not exist or may
  not be available in the hours when service is required. Access to a
  reliable vehicle during work hours is a must.
• Satisfactory vulnerable sector police clearance is required.

How to Apply

APPLY TODAY!
Posting Closes April 30, 2025

Send resume by mail or e-mail to:
Debra Thomas, Human Resources

[e-mail]
West Elgin Community Health Centre
153 Main Street, West Lorne, ON, N0L 2P0

The Centre is committed to a respectful, diverse, accessible and inclusive work environment. We encourage and welcome applications from persons with disabilities and a broad range of cultural, ethnic, racial and gender identities and expression. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in all phases of the recruitment process.