Personal Support Worker (PSW) (2112)
You need to be available for work between the following hours :
Between Monday to Sunday 7am 1pm or 4pm 10pm
Person & Family-Centered Care Is At The Heart of Everything We Do At Lumacare! Lumacare believes Person and Family-Centered Care is based on a philosophy of care, treatment and support that empowers Clients to be active and knowledgeable partners in their health care.
Whether you join Lumacare in a client facing role, in a leadership capacity, or in a support position, it is essential that every member of our team is passionate about promoting and protecting Person and Family-Centered Care.
Work for an Agency that cares about the people who care for people!!
Are you looking for a part time job to supplement your income and give you the rewarding feeling that comes from helping others?
You became a Personal Support Worker because you care about people. You are passionate about helping frail and vulnerable clients feel safe and supported.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides homemaking and respite care
- Performs all personal care duties
- Assists in the preparation of daily meals and nutritional snacks
- Monitors client’s well-being and informs supervisor of any changes or incidents
- Strong sense of autonomy ad self-management
- Traveling to clients home daily to perform services for the agency client
- Performs other duties as required
EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate required
- Physical ability to perform light cleaning and lifting washing floors, dusting, laundry, and transferring clients) and knowledge of basic health and safety standards
- Knowledge of routine precautions required for cleanliness and disinfecting and for the control of the spread of communicable diseases (IPAC)
- Able to build relationships with clients using a gentle approach
- Crisis intervention and problem-solving skills are required to anticipate and deal with client issues
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
- Strong sense of integrity & autonomy
- Immunization for tuberculosis, chickenpox, mumps and hepatitis B is strongly urged
- Current First AID & CPR Certification is required
- Crisis Prevention Intervention, and Food Handlers’ certificate is preferred
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police check completed within last 12 months is required
- Familiarity in the use of Computers, E-mail, and Internet
- Fluency in a second language such as Italian / Spanish / Russian is an asset
- Access to a reliable vehicle is a must
- Mandatory COVID 19 Vaccination is required
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