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

Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit community services agency. Since 1976, we have provided community support, home and personal health care services in a holistic manner to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those with medical needs in the Greater Toronto, York, and Mississauga regions.

With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the support of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors and the physically disabled; 3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

TITLE:
Personal Support Worker

TERM:
Full-time Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and assist clients with activities of daily living (ie. walking, positioning, transfers, toileting, personal hygiene, eating and feeding)
Perform food preparation, table set up, and serving
Assist with delivery of activities of daily living, education, and recreation, with other team members based on clients' cognitive and physical capabilities
Pickup and dropoff clients from agency vehicles and/or Wheel-Trans at program site
Document and report clients' daily progress as required
Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the program space and activity areas

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduated from a recognized Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program
At least 1 year of experience in a community setting working with seniors
Sensitivity to seniors with needs related to aging, physical and mental health
Able to perform client transfers and daily living activities; lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stretch, stand for extended period of time
Possess a caring attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
Flexibility to work shift hours, including Saturdays
Proficiency in English and a second language commonly used by our clients such as Cantonese/Mandarin, is an asset
Valid First Aid & CPR certificate, and Food Handlers' certificate
Clear vulnerable sector check completed within one year

COVID-19 Precautions:

Carefirst has mandated a COVID19 vaccination policy in place unless with exemption on a medical or other protected ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code._
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 Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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