Part-time Personal Support Worker - Pembroke, Canada - Carefor Health & Community Services

Carefor Health & Community Services

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Pembroke, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Job description

Carefor Health & Community Services is currently searching for one (1) Part Time Permanent Personal Support Worker (PSW) to service our clients in the Pembroke area.

Staff would be expected to follow a schedule that has been thoughtfully planned out by the LHIN Care Coordinator and PSS supervisor to identify clients that are prioritized in a specific sequence each day according to their care needs.

What you will do:

The Personal Support Worker is a critical role within our communities as it positively affects the lives of clients and ignites the warmth of human connection.

You will be making a difference in the lives of your clients each day by providing personal care, delegated exercise programs, and activities of daily living (ADLs) as prescribed by each client's individual care plan while collaborating with all members of the health care team to meet the needs of individuals to attain their optimal level of independence and well-being.

You will make an impact on the lives of clients in the following ways:

Assist in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, toileting, grooming, and bathing
Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support
Document reports for clients on their plan of care and any changes in the behavior of daily routines

To provide optimal service to our clients as a Part-Time Personal Support Worker, we require that you are capable of making a commitment to accommodate 37.5hours bi weekly.

Must be able to work on shift rotations days and evening and weekends, every second weekend.

What we are looking for:

Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level II, III), Personal Support Worker or Developmental Service Worker program, Health Care Aide, Foreign-Trained BScN or Doctor, Paramedic Graduate, BScN Nursing Student, or second year RPN student.
National Academy of Careers Colleges Certificate, if applicable
Your ability to manage confidential information
Your ability to work independently
Your ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
You can provide a Vulnerable Sector check (obtained within the previous six months)
You are comfortable working in various social and economic environments
You can provide up to date immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella and hepatitis
Experience with Palliative Care is considered an asset