Personal Support Worker; PSW), In-Home Respite - Part-time

Requisition Details:

Employment Status:
Permanent, Part-time (0.8 FTE)
Program Name:
In-Home Respite Program
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60

Work Schedule:

Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: OPSEU
On Call:
No

Existing Vacancy:
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Are you a PSW who graduated in Ontario on or after April 1, 2023? You may qualify for the Personal Support Worker Return of Service (PSW ROS) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $10,000 incentive to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 12-month commitment to a full-time work schedule to an eligible employer.  for more information:u00A0

• Observes and evaluates the clientu
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• Contributes to the development of the personal support care plan under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager. The written Care Plan is completed with information collected from the funder, the Manager and the client or family.u00A0
• Implements changes to the care plan under the guidance of the Manager for safety, liability and financial reasons.
• Reports verbally to the immediate supervisor or Personal Support Program Manager any changes in the clientu
  2019s or family's personal support needs or home situation necessitating a change in the personal support care plan.
• Performs personal support tasks reflecting the needs of the client and family.u00A0 Tasks may include light cleaning, preparation of nutritious meals, care of clothes, shopping for the client as required, and monitoring and maintaining household safety.
• Provides personal care as directed by the Personal Support Program Manager or immediate supervisor, including assisting the client in walking, climbing or descending stairs, getting into and out of bed, eating, dressing and other matters of personal hygiene.
• Provides simple bedside care, where required, under the direction of a nurse.
• Provides respite care to clients as required.
• Supports clientsu
  2019 families by providing child care as required to allow for family relief.
• Organizes each dayu
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• Completes daily call checks, and other forms as required, to maintain the effective and efficient operation of the personal and home support service.
• Assesses the client's pattern of communication and ability to relate.
• Communicates with appropriate members of the health team regarding the management of the client's or family's homemaking, physical, and emotional needs and informs an immediate supervisor or Manager of any changes or concerns.
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and VON policies and procedures.
• Functions in accordance with VON's risk management policies, procedures, practices and guidelines designed to promote and protect client safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Engages frequently with the immediate supervisor or the Personal Support Program Manager on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.

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• Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed.
• Some household management experience and experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Able to communicate effectively with clients and families in a clear and effective manner that demonstrates respect, empathy and understanding
• Good assessment skills
• Awareness of community resources
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team or independently as required
• Able to take direction well
• Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments
• Communicating in a clear and effective manner, demonstrating respect, empathy and understanding
• The capacity to adhere to strict confidentially

• Must have access to a personal vehicle for work and…