Personal Support Workers

Our personal support services program offers primary caregivers a much needed break. Often staying in your own home is preferred. Whether you're caring for an adult,senior or child,we'll work with you to create a customized solution that balances your needs with those of your loved ones.Care at home can be a very effective than going into a retirement or nursing home.

Position Type: Hours based on availability and program needs

Department: In-Home Services

Responsibilities:

• Assist the client with personal care such as dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, toileting,
• Eating, and other routines of daily living, encouraging each client to do as much as possible for her/himself.
• Assist the clients in the activities of daily living including shopping, housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation and medication monitoring.
• Report and document any changes in client health status and undertake necessary steps to ensure client's safety and well being.
• Demonstrate initiative and professionalism at all times with clients, families and community contacts.
• Assist the client with appropriate socialization activities as per the client's choice and emotional needs.

Knowledge, Education and Skill Requirements:

• Personal Support Worker Certificate is mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to create opportunities for clients to maximize and maintain their abilities to the greatest extent possible.
• Experience working with seniors
• First Aid/CPR an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Must have a positive attitude and be committed to fostering a healthy team environment
• Able to work in a smoking/pet environment
• Able to prioritize clients needs.
• Able to use a map; necessary to serve community clients