Competition #CC | Personal Support Worker (CC) |
Employment Type: | PSW Hourly Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy) |
Work Hours: | 35 hours per week M-F 9am 5pm |
Work Setting: | Exclusively Onsite |
Salary: | $23.21/h |
Application Deadline: | July 23 2025 by 11:59 pm |
Program Overview Community Care
The Community Care Unit provides a holistic approach to care at home for seniors and caregivers who are vulnerable at risk and/or marginalized. The unit provides a wide range of programs such as Assisted Living Services Home & Cluster Care Social Work Meals-on-Wheels Adult Day programs and transportation which enable seniors to be as independent as possible in their homes. The unit also provides a variety of socio-recreational/wellness programs which enhance the quality of life and promote the health of the older adult.
What You Will Do- Practice a client-centered and culturally competent approach to ensuring high quality personal care for clients.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living including feeding transfers bathing skin care oral hygiene toileting and continence care.
- Assist clients with instrumental activities of daily living including 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 Units policy.
- Perform controlled acts which have been delegated by a Regulated Health Professional and in accordance with the Units policy.
- Provide medication assistance or reminders in accordance with the Units 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 Units 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 and NACC Certificate (if applicable).
- Experience providing personal care to frail seniors and/or disabled adults.
What Will Set You Apart- 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 behavioral 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.
- Available to work occasional statutory holidays.
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC