WEEKEND PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS

Homes First Society; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Homes First Society is seeking Weekend Personal Support Workers to provide supportive services at Meegwetch Place, Toronto. The role is part-time, with weekend hours and starts ASAP, offering $28.76 per hour under the collective agreement.

You will assist residents with daily living activities, coordinate appointments, maintain accurate records, and support health and wellness in a respectful, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• PSW Certification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and working with people with mental health issues.
• Certifications in First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention.
• Ability to work shifts (including weekends).
• Knowledge of the homeless population, diversity issues and anti-discrimination practices is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Harm Reduction training completed is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with residency, meals, room cleaning, grooming and hygiene, laundry, recreation and health monitoring.
• Arrange, remind and escort clients to medical, psychiatric, dental and diagnostic appointments and/or treatments.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organization.
• Work independently and in inter-dependent teams.
• Update client files and document daily information.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Personal Support Worker Certification

Mental health awareness

First Aid CPR and Crisis Prevention

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Homelessness awareness & anti-discrim.

Harm Reduction training (asset)

Job description

WEEKEND PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS

Bargaining Unit Position

Mission Statement:

Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.

Position Type: Part-time, Permanent

Location: Adelaide St West and Richmond St W

Hours of Work: (a) Saturdays and Sundays, 8am-4pm; and (b) Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30pm-8:30pm

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: $28.76 per hour (As per Collective Agreement)

This position assists clients who are housed within Homes First Society Meegwetch Place to maintain optimal health and mental health stability, while adhering to the mission statement and policies & procedures of Homes First Society.

Job Description:

• Assist clients with residency, meals, room cleaning, grooming and hygiene, laundry, recreational and leisure activities and health monitoring
• Arrange, remind and/or escort clients to medical, psychiatric, dental and diagnostic appointments and/or treatments
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent time management skills
• About to work independently and in inter-dependent teams
• Update client files accordingly, keep accurate records and document daily information
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Personal Support Worker Certification or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and several years’ experience working with people with mental health issues.
• Certificates in First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention
• Ability to work shifts.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the homeless population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub’s Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector considered an asset

Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.

Working in a pet friendly environment.

The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society.

Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Homes First Society does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for internal postings.

This is an existing open position.

Accommodation

Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.