Personal Support Worker - Simcoe, Canada - VON Canada (Ontario)
Description
Requisition Details:
Employment Status:
Regular, Full Time and Part Time
Program:
Home Support
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit:
CLAC
On Call:
No
Job Summary:
The PSW provides personal care and health maintenance to individuals and families in the home setting within the framework of VON philosophy, policies, procedures and standards, in community health care.
_ This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients._
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- High school diploma.
- Secondary school education is preferred
- Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed.
Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker certification is mandatory:
Nursing students are welcome to apply.
- Household management experience.
- Experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organization skills
- Ability to work independently and problem solve
- Ability to adapt to change and work in various social and economic environments
- Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
- A vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
- Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.
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