Full-Time Personal Support Worker in Midland
Job Description
Position: Community Support Worker-Midland
Region: North Simcoe Muskoka
Program: Personal Support and Homemaking
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Healthcare Union
POSITION OVERVIEW
CarePartners is currently seeking Personal Support Workers (internal reference: Community Support Worker) for community work in our Personal Support and Homemaking program. We are looking for energetic and dedicated Personal Support Workers to help patients in our community, with activities of daily living. This position requires someone to perform special functions under the Supervision of a RN or RPN/Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
-Provides personal care to the client
-Utilizes proper body mechanics and transfer techniques in order to carry out safe lifts and/or transfers
-Provides cognitive, social and/or emotional support to the client
-Provides assistance with a variety of household tasks
-Prepares nutritious, varied and economical meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan, and uses proper food preparation, storage and hygiene practices
-Promotes a safe environment for both the client and worker
Qualifications and Position Requirements:
-Experience working with the vulnerable population, in a community setting
-Available for non-traditional hours, including evenings and alternate weekends
-Access to reliable vehicle
-PSW certificate, Nursing Students (first year completed) or DSW Diploma required
-Vulnerable Sector Screening dated within 9 months
-TB Test Verification required and Immunization Records
Total Compensation and Benefits:
-Flexible hours and diverse assignments in community and Retirement Homes
-Competitive wages
-Paid orientation
-Benefits package eligibility
-Paid Travel Time and Mileage (current mileage is .37/Km)
-Ipad Technology for Scheduling Assignments and communication