Personal Support Worker, Adult Day Program - Temporary, Part-time 0.7

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Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Temporary, Part Time (0.7 FTE)

Program Name: Adult Day Program

Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights

Biweekly Hours: 52.5

Anticipated End Date: September 2024 (with possibility of extension)

On Call: No

Job Summary:

The Personal/Home Support Worker provides personal support and homemaking services to clients and families within the framework of the VON Adult Day Program. The PSW collaborates with members of the health care team in meeting the needs of clients to attain an optimal level of independence and wellbeing.

This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.

Foreign Registered Nurses, who are waiting for CNO registration, PSW students who are about to graduate and Nursing Students are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observes and evaluates the client’s or family’s home, personal situation and client and family care plan to determine if any need for change in the personal support care plan is required and whether the client’s and family’s needs have been met. Advises supervisor accordingly.
• 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.
• 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 client’s 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. 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, eating, dressing and other matters of personal hygiene.
• Provides respite care to clients as required.
• Organizes each day’s activities, setting priorities for personal support and other activities under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager or an immediate supervisor.
• 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.
• Supports Adult Day Program activities by leading various group activities throughout the day.
• 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.
  
  

External and Internal Relationships:

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

Education, Designations and Experience:

• High school diploma.
• Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level I, II, III), Personal Support Worker program or Health Care Aide.
• Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed.
• Post Secondary degree or diploma is considered an asset.
• Some household management experience and experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.
  
  

Skill Requirements:

• 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
  
  

Other:

• Must have access to a personal vehicle for work and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Available to work flexible hours
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required
  
  

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.