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 : May 31st, 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.

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.

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