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Community Personal Support Worker
Sagamok Anishnawbek
Healthcare
POSTED:
4 days ago
Employer:
Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
ES Job ID:
5216
Closing Date:
January 24, 2025
Salary:
23
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
6 MONTH CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMUNITY PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Elders Eagle Lodge - Long Term Care
Salary Range: $23.00/hour
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Personal Support Worker will assist the elderly and disabled with personal care, routine activities of daily living and light housekeeping services to enable clients to remain in their homes and the community as long as it is safe to do so; prevent, shorten or delay hospitalization and/or admission to a long-term care facility; prevent or delay deterioration; and assist family caregivers to continue caring for their members. Personal Support Workers provide activities that support the client's physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and behavioural requirements, provide for the comfort, safety and well-being of clients, and demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in their care.
Personal Support Workers function as members of an interdisciplinary team under the direction of the Long-Term Care Manager and within the scope of practice for Personal Support Workers. This position is subject to Sagamok Anishnawbek personnel and administrative policies, relevant Community Wellness Department policies and procedures, Long Term Care and Home and Community Care policies and procedures, and relevant laws, regulations and policies.
COMMUNITY PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Elders Eagle Lodge - Long Term Care
Salary Range: $23.00/hour
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Personal Support Worker will assist the elderly and disabled with personal care, routine activities of daily living and light housekeeping services to enable clients to remain in their homes and the community as long as it is safe to do so; prevent, shorten or delay hospitalization and/or admission to a long-term care facility; prevent or delay deterioration; and assist family caregivers to continue caring for their members. Personal Support Workers provide activities that support the client's physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and behavioural requirements, provide for the comfort, safety and well-being of clients, and demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in their care.
Personal Support Workers function as members of an interdisciplinary team under the direction of the Long-Term Care Manager and within the scope of practice for Personal Support Workers. This position is subject to Sagamok Anishnawbek personnel and administrative policies, relevant Community Wellness Department policies and procedures, Long Term Care and Home and Community Care policies and procedures, and relevant laws, regulations and policies.
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Personal Support Worker certificate/diploma
- Minimum of one year of experience working with the public
- Minimum of one year of experience in working with the elderly and disabled.
- Previous experience within a hospital or seniors/extended care environment will be an asset.
- Hold, or be willing to secure, CPR First Aid certification.
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts including evenings and/or weekends.
- Sign and comply with an annual oath of confidentiality.
- Valid within 6 months criminal records check/Vulnerable Sector-CPIC
- Personal Support Worker certificate/diploma
- Minimum of one year of experience working with the public
- Minimum of one year of experience in working with the elderly and disabled.
- Previous experience within a hospital or seniors/extended care environment will be an asset.
- Hold, or be willing to secure, CPR First Aid certification.
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts including evenings and/or weekends.
- Sign and comply with an annual oath of confidentiality.
- Valid within 6 months criminal records check/Vulnerable Sector-CPIC
Requirements:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Sign and maintain an annual oath of confidentiality.
- Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and Confidentiality.
- Must provide a criminal record check prior to commencing employment.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Sign and maintain an annual oath of confidentiality.
- Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and Confidentiality.
- Must provide a criminal record check prior to commencing employment.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resumé, credentials, and three work related References (email addresses) through the Online BambooHR process or mail to:
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until Filled.
Candidates can apply at: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/127
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until Filled.
Candidates can apply at: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/127
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.