Attendant Services Worker - Guelph, Canada - Guelph Independent Living
Description
You can make a difference in the lives of adults with physical disabilities who have chosen to maintain their independence by living in their own homes with pride and dignity.
Assistance from a professional and friendly Worker is a key component to providing this quality service. It isn't an easy job, so only exceptional, caring people need apply._ We are currently looking to fill:_
- Casual (Evenings and Nights preferred)
Responsibilities:
Activities of daily living that assist adults with physical disabilities, who self-direct their care, to live independently, including:
- Transferring/positioning/turning
- Dressing/undressing
- Washing/bathing
- Toileting including bowel, bladder and catheter care
- Light housekeeping/laundry assistance
- Meal preparation/assistance with eating
- Follow through on programs developed by an occupational therapist, physiotherapist and/or speech therapist
Qualifications:
- PSW certification or experience in the field preferred
- Ability to work shifts including days, evenings and/or overnights
- Commitment to work alternate weekends
- Successful criminal reference check
- Employment medical
Environment Conditions:
Exposure to:
- Household cleaners, pets, smoke, temperature fluctuations, client action
Compensation:
Probationary - $19.93
Wage grid - $ $20.78
Provided:
- Standard First/Aid CPR training
- Health and Safety Orientation
- Back Care, transfers and lifts training
- AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities) Customer Service training
- Documentation training
- Other ongoing training opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
- Benefits for full time positions
- Please note that students are welcome to apply, however, we do not hire specifically for full time summer employment.
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