Job Information
WoodGreen Community Services Personal Support Worker (2024-226-CC) in Toronto, Ontario
Competition: (2024-226-CC) Personal Support Worker (2024-226-CC)
Employment Type: PSW Hourly, Bargaining Unit (2 Vacancies)
Work Hours: Casual
Work Setting:
Salary: Onsite at 800 Vaughan Road, Ontario
$19.75/hour
Application Deadline: September 19, 2024 by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Supportive Housing, Community Care - 800 Vaughan Road
The Supportive Housing Program provides housing for seniors who have been street involved, experiencing mental health and/or addictions issues. The program provides onsite psychosocial, primary care supports and services including: intensive case management; harm reduction and addiction supports; therapeutic and supportive counseling; 24-hour staffing; assistance with activities of daily living; nursing services; life skills development; social and recreational activities; volunteer opportunities; and follow up support.
What You Will Do
Practice a client-centered and culturally competent approach.
Assist clients with activities of daily living; feeding, transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, and continence care.
Assist clients with instrumental activities of daily living; light housekeeping duties, laundry, meal preparation, and bulk shopping.
Perform non-controlled acts assigned by the Supervisor, which have been taught by a Regulated Health Professional (or Supervisor), and in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
Perform controlled acts which have been delegated by a Regulated Health Professional, and in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
Provide medication assistance or reminders in accordance with the Unit’s Medication Assistance Policy.
Continuously observe clients and their environments, and report and document unsafe conditions and behavioural, physical, mental and/or cognitive changes to the Supervisor.
Complete and maintain progress notes in client profile binder and the communication log.
Communicate and collaborate with caregivers/stakeholders to determine preferred approaches to care.
Respond professionally to responsive behaviours; if unable to deal with behaviours successfully, report to Supervisor and work with various professional and resource persons as required to support the client.
Apply proper food handling practices in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
Ensure there are sufficient program supplies, forms and equipment available; report to Supervisor when supplies are low.
Ensure the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.
This position will include some evening and weekend shifts monthly and is subject to exposure to second-hand smoke, odors, pests and clients’ potential use of inappropriate language or swearing.
What You Bring to the Team
Personal Support Worker Certificate.
NACC Certificate.
2+ years’ experience working with older adults with mental health, addictions issues and street involvement.
What Will Set You Apart
Ability to interact effectively with high risk, marginalized, and vulnerable individuals.
Demonstrated ability and experience dealing with aggressive behaviours and effective de-escalation and boundary setting skills.
Understanding of how to work with clients to ensure their ADLs and iADLs are met.
Good communication skills: verbal, written, listening, and reporting.
Able to work effectively within a team.
Able to be flexible and demonstrate good judgment in assessing clients’ needs.
Knowledge of behavioural management techniques and approaches.
Knowledge of gerontology issues, health care, and social service systems.
Food safety handling skills.
Skills in keeping personal and program environment hygiene.
Able to do frequent light to moderate lifting, walking, bending, stretching and pulling.
Able to work in a second-hand smoke/pet environment.
First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset.
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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