Personal Support Worker - Toronto, Canada - WoodGreen Community Services

WoodGreen Community Services

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Competition:
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_ Personal Support Worker_

Employment Type:

Bargaining Unit (2 Vacancies)

Work Hours:

Casual

Work Setting:

Onsite

Salary:

PSW $19.36/hour+$3/hour wage enhancement

Application Deadline:

March 28th, 2024, by 11:59 pm

Program Overview - Seniors Community Services, Community Care

The Community Care Unit provides a holistic approach to care at home for seniors and caregivers who are vulnerable, at risk and/or marginalized.

The unit provides a wide range of programs such as Assisted Living Services, Home & Cluster Care, Social Work, Meals-on-Wheels, Adult Day programs, and transportation, which enable seniors to be as independent as possible in their homes.

The unit also provides a variety of socio-recreational/wellness programs which enhance the quality of life and promote the health of the older adult.

What You Will Do

Practice a clientcentered and culturally competent approach to ensuring high quality personal care for clients.
Assist clients with activities of daily living including feeding, transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, and continence care.
Assist clients with instrumental activities of daily living including light housekeeping duties, laundry, meal preparation, and bulk shopping.
Perform noncontrolled acts assigned by the Supervisor, which have been taught by a Regulated Health Professional (or Supervisor), and in accordance with the Unit's policy.
Perform controlled acts which have been delegated by a Regulated Health Professional, and in accordance with the Unit's policy.
Provide medication assistance or reminders in accordance with the Unit's Medication Assistance Policy.
Continuously observe clients and their environments, and report and document unsafe conditions and behavioural, physical, mental and/or cognitive changes to the Supervisor.
Complete and maintain progress notes in client profile binder and the communication log.
Communicate and collaborate with caregivers/stakeholders to determine preferred approaches to care.
Respond professionally to responsive behaviours; if unable to deal with behaviours successfully, report to Supervisor and work with various professional and resource persons as required to support the client.
Ensure there are sufficient program supplies, forms and equipment available; report to Supervisor when supplies are low.
Ensure the antiracism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.
Assist activationist to run program if needed
Be flexible to switch ADP site whenever needed.
Additional training on dementia care is an asset.
Cantonese /mandarin speaking is an asset.

What You Bring to the Team

Personal Support Worker Certificate and NACC Certificate (if applicable).
Experience providing personal care to frail seniors and/or disabled adults.

What Will Set You Apart

Understanding of how to work with clients to ensure their ADLs and iADLs are met.
Good communication skills: verbal, written, listening, and reporting.
Able to work effectively within a team.
Able to be flexible and demonstrate good judgment in assessing clients' needs.
Knowledge of behavioral management techniques and approaches.
Knowledge of gerontology issues, health care, and social service systems.
Food safety handling skills.
Skills in keeping personal and program environment hygiene.
Able to do frequent light to moderate lifting, walking, bending, stretching and pulling.
Able to work in a secondhand smoke/pet environment.
First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset.
Available to work occasional statutory organize and prioritize.
Demonstrated skill in using computers including using technologybased solutions for service delivery, documentation, and viewing screening and assessment data.

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