Personal Support Worker - Bridgewater, Canada - Support Services Group Cooperative LTD

Support Services Group Cooperative LTD

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Bridgewater, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Support Worker is responsible for providing support to the Members of SSG and assisting them in daily activities maximizing their freedom and dignity.

Reporting Relationships and Roles

The Support Worker communicates with the Coordinators and Team Leaders of SSG and, as well as other areas within the organization.

The Support Worker reports first to the Team Lead (if in place, otherwise to Coordinators) who reports to the Coordinators.

Broad job expectations include the following:

Transport Members to appointments, leisure activities and other outings as necessary
Interact effectively and respectfully with the Members in his/her home and community
Build relationships with the Members and coworkers
Support and promote the relationships with family and friends while maintaining a supportive environment within the Member's home
Support and promote friendly and effective working relationships with community partners who may include but not limited to Care Coordinators, Day Program Staff, etc.
Support and promote community based opportunities according to the Member's care plan
Attend and contribute in a positive manner at team meetings and special events such as parties, vacations and other celebrations
Followed safe work procedures and rules
Cooperate with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee or representative
Assist with the orientation and training of new Support Workers to ensure competent, confident employees thus ensuring the health, safety and comfort of the Members we support

Personal Care Duties:

Follow individual protocols for personal care
Report to the Team Leader or to the Coordinator(s) changes in the Member's health
Assist the Member in the most respectful manner possible with bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, administering medications and all other aspects of personal hygiene and care as required
Encourage that the Member to meet their greatest potential for independence
Assist the Member in attending professional appointments (medical, dental, etc.)

Social and Recreational Duties:

Organize, support and encourage recreational/social activities with the Member based on his/her care plan and personal choices
Support Workers are expected to model appropriate social behaviour and conduct themselves accordingly

Household Duties:

Encourage and perform (as stated in care plan) general household duties related to the upkeep and minor repair of the Member's home and property to maintain the best possible standards of cleanliness and maintenance.
Duties include, but may not be limited to: meal preparation, clean up, laundry, ironing, vacuuming, mopping and sweeping floors, making beds; cleaning countertops, appliances, sinks, walls, windows, mirrors, bathroom fixtures, wheelchairs, etc. ; sorting and taking out garbage, mowing lawns, putting up curtain roads, shopping, purchasing clothing and sundries as necessary

Essential Skills and
Qualifications
for the position include:

Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
Strong attention to detail while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work with vulnerable people and demonstrate empathy

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
$16.17-$17.76 per hour

Benefits: