Personal Support Worker - Kingston, Canada - VON Canada (Ontario)

VON Canada (Ontario)

Verified Company

Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status:
Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE)

Program Name:
Respite/Assisted Living for High Risk Seniors

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 45

Work Schedule:
Days, Evenings, Weekends

Union/Bargaining Unit:

OPSEU

On Call:
No

Job Summary:

Personal Support Workers will be responsible for providing companionship, personal care and health maintenance services to clients in their home or throughout the community within the framework of VON's philosophy, policies, standards and legislation.

As a Personal Support Worker you will work with members of the Healthcare and Personal Support teams to meet the needs of clients in obtaining an optimal level of independence and well-being.

This position is eligible for the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's Personal Support Worker (PSW) Wage Enhancement Initiative for direct patient/client care.
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This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.

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Responsibilities:

Observe the individual/family home and personal situation continuously to determine any need for change in personal support or professional assistance
Contribute to the development of the personal support care plan, in conjunction with the Supervisor
Implement the care plan, including:
Promoting self care and independence
Providing personal care, as directed by the Supervisor, which includes ambulatory assistance, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, respite, training, providing medication assistance, etc.
Advocate on the client's behalf to the Program Manager
Requesting assessment by a health care professional as needed
Continuously evaluate the personal support care plan to determine if the client's needs have been met

Qualifications:

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Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker certification is mandatory:

Nursing students are welcome to apply.

Must have completed first year of RPN and second year of BScN to be eligible:

Gentle Persuasive Approaches course completion an asset
Current CPR and First Aid certification will be requested
Experience working with the following clients groups is an asset:
Seniors, peadiatric's, mental health, cognitive impairment, obstetrics, palliative/oncology, ill individuals
Alzheimer's or dementia's
Household management experience
Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments
Awareness of community resources is essential
Must be able to communicate well, both written and verbally
Must have good critical thinking, assessment and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, take direction well and work independently
Willingness to travel to neighboring communities

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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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