Casual Psw-respite Program - Bracebridge, Canada - The Friends

The Friends

Verified Company

Bracebridge, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Ready to discover a new passion? Interested in supporting your community? Looking to build your skills? Let _The Friends_ show you how...

The Friends_ is recruiting an Independent Living Assistant in the Bracebridge/Huntsville area for our Respite program. This program is designed to provide inhome care to relieve caregivers. Supporting our clients with activities of daily living while encouraging/facilitating client ability to gain/maintain independence.

The duties of this position would include:
bathing, dressing, toileting, medication reminders and meal preparation.

If you are looking for meaningful work to make a difference in the lives of others, we provide comprehensive training, support and an inclusive team environment.

Quality of life is our purpose _The Friends_ take great pride in the positive and enthusiastic team approach to the delivery of services by our well seasoned staff team guided by the core values of the agency:

Dignity - Teamwork - Innovation - Empowerment

Qualifications:

- interest/experience supporting seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in their own home with health care needs
- background/training in health related field such as PSW/DSW/SSW
- understanding of and commitment to independent living and client right to direct their own care
- excellent physical strength and stamina
- ability to work with direction and independently
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- sound judgement and discretion in confidential matters
- reliable vehicle

$3/hour wage enhancement is included in the above rates

Travel time and mileage paid between all client visits

Job Types:
Permanent, Casual

Pay:
$22.00-$24.91 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: