Personal Support Worker - Toronto, Canada - Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area.

With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges.

3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

We are currently seeking casual
Personal Support Workers to join our Home Care team.

Responsibilities:

Provide personal care that may include but is not limited to: bathing, grooming, skin care, dressing, toileting, lifts/transfers, mobility assistance, assisting at meal time, and other duties in accordance with the individualized client care plan
Provide emotional support and encouragement to clients and their families in coping with daily demands and at stressful times
Complete household tasks such as laundry, making the bed, vacuuming, cleaning, dusting and other duties as directed by the supervisor
Prepare nutritious meals that accommodate specific dietary needs for the client

Requirements:

Graduated from a recognized Personal Support Worker Program or equivalent (e.g. RPN) or is an internationallytrained nurse
Valid certification in First Aid & CPR, and Food Handling
Experience in housekeeping duties and preparing light meals
Sufficient physical ability to assist with client transfers and activities of daily living (i.e., including but not limited to ability to lift approximately 50 lbs, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run)
Ability to speak a second language that reflects the community served, eg. Cantonese, Mandarin, is an asset
Possesses a caring attitude, good interpersonal skills, sensitivity to recognize needs of elderly clients and/or clients with physical and/or mental challenges
Demonstrated good judgement, with the ability to work independently and cooperatively with the Home Care team
Flexible working hours with availability to work shift hours, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
Must be able to travel from hometohome on a daily basis to service clients in the Scarborough, York region, or Downtown Toronto areas
Ability to speak a language that reflects the community served, eg. Cantonese, Mandarin, is an asset
A valid vulnerable sector police record check and medical check completed within one year
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset

Wage:
$19.19-$19.87 per hour

Wage Enhancement:
$3.00 per hour

Benefits:

Comprehensive Orientation Program
Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation._

Job Type:
Casual

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