Job Description

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario's largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we're looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we're proud of the impact we have in people's lives

The Opportunity - Personal Support Worker

As a Personal Support Worker, you will make an impact on the lives of others and feel valued, respected, listened to, and empowered to live up to your potential at Carefor Health and Community Services.

At Carefor we are in ongoing need of Personal Support Workers to support our clients in their homes and in retirement settings. You will be providing them with care and support so they can stay at their own homes longer and more safely.

You will make an impact in the following ways:

Assist in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, grooming, and bathing Provide laundering of clothes and linens Provide light cleaning Provide respite care Provide light meal preparation Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support Document reports for clients on their plan of care and any changes in the behaviour of daily routines Other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures.

We are looking for individuals who:

Are flexible to accommodate day shifts from 7:00 am-3:00 pm or evening shifts from 3:00 pm-11:00 pm and commit to shifts every second weekend (both Saturday and Sunday). To support planning, we will always make your schedule available two weeks in advance.*
See the possibilities in others and can support them to reach their full potential Are comfortable using technology, such as a smartphone, for communication and work purposes Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal Have strong interpersonal and customer focus skills Have physical fitness sufficient to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients Are compassionate, empathetic, and creative Have a desire to advocate for others and impact their community

You will need to have:

Ontario Certified Personal Support Worker Certificate and/or National Association of Career Colleges (NAC) Certificate, or Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level II, III), or Developmental Service Worker program, Health Care Aide, Foreign-Trained BScN , Paramedic Graduate, BScN Nursing Student, or second year RPN student. Clear Vulnerable Sector check (obtained within previous six months) Up to date immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella, and hepatitis Negative tuberculosis test Experience with Palliative Care is considered an asset First Aid CPR is considered an asset

What can we offer you:

Competitive wages (in addition to the Provincial government $3/hr. wage enhancement) Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Premiums for evening and weekend shifts Pay in lieu of benefits and vacation Paid professional development and training Employee Assistance Program All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Flexible work schedules 24/7 on-call Supervisors' support Opportunities for growth

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.72 per hour

Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

PSW Certificate (required) Driving Licence (G2/G) (required)
Work Location: In person