Personal Support Worker (PSW) Alexandria, North Glengarry, ON K0C 1A0 (Full time)

Job summary

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and homemaking services to individuals in their homes to support their independence. They collaborate with the healthcare team to document client progress and assist with daily living activities like grooming, bathing, and meal preparation.

Job details

Who We Are Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897. For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives. Overview The Personal/Home Support Worker provides personal support and homemaking services to individuals and families in the home within the framework of Carefor policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to meeting the needs of individuals and attain an optimal level of independence and well-being. **Please note the work location is Alexandria, North Glengarry, ON K0C 1A0, car is mandatory** Responsibilities Assist in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, grooming, and bathing Provide laundering of clothes and linens Provide light cleaning Provide respite care Provide light meal preparation Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support Document reports for clients on their plan of care and any changes in the behaviour of daily routines Other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures. Qualifications Ontario Certified Personal Support Worker Certificate and/or National Association of Career Colleges (NAC) Certificate, or Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level II, III), or Developmental Service Worker program, Health Care Aide, Foreign-Trained BScN or Doctor, Paramedic Graduate, BScN Nursing Student, or second year RPN student. Clear Vulnerable Sector check (obtained within previous six months) Up to date immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella, and hepatitis Negative tuberculosis test Experience with Palliative Care is considered an asset First Aid CPR is considered an asset Vehicle is required What We Offer Competitive wages Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Employee Group Benefit Plan Premiums for evening and weekend shifts Paid Travel and time Paid Orientation Paid professional development and training Employee Assistance Program EDI Statement Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

What you’ll do

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and homemaking services to individuals in their homes to support their independence. They collaborate with the healthcare team to document client progress and assist with daily living activities like grooming, bathing, and meal preparation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a recognized Personal Support Worker certificate or equivalent healthcare qualification. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are mandatory for this community-based role.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan
• Employee group benefit plan
• Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
• Paid travel
• Paid orientation
• Paid professional development and training
• Employee assistance program

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal support
• Homemaking services
• Activities of daily living
• Palliative care
• First aid
• CPR
• Documentation
• Compassionate support
• Meal preparation
• Light cleaning

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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