Personal Support Worker - Etobicoke, Canada - Bellwoods Centres for Community Living

Bellwoods Centres for Community Living

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Etobicoke, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Bellwoods is one of the largest providers of personal support services for persons with physical support needs and physical disabilities living in Toronto.

As a charitable, not-for-profit organization, our centres for community living provide community-based, client-directed support services, independent living education programs, and accessible, affordable housing.

Bellwoods seeks to transform lives through excellence and innovation in independent living and envisions a future where barriers do not exist.

We provide our talented team of over 250 staff with competitive salaries, opportunities for continuing education and training, job networking and staff recognition programs in a safe and inclusive work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified, highly motivated individual looking to fully utilize their skills within a leading organization where teamwork is highly valued.

The Opportunity
:
Personal Support Worker

Location
:
Downtown Toronto (Community)

Program
:
Community/Attendant Outreach
Hours
:7:00am-11:00pm, 7 days a week
Available Roles
:7am-5pm or 5pm-11pm in 1-2 hour visits

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination required.

Our community support/attendant outreach services are client-directed and our PSWs assist clients to carry out their activities of daily living as outlined in an individual support service agreement and individual service plan.

Our PSWs provide services such as:

Rising and retiring
Positioning and transferring
Dressing and undressing
Personal grooming and hygiene
Light meal preparation and assistance

Skills & Qualifications:

Completed Personal Support Worker certificate required.
Related work experience within the community, with adults with physical disabilities, an asset.
Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
Demonstrated capability to fulfill the physical demands and time availability requirements of the position.
A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Benefits:

- $0.80 an hour in lieu of benefits