Personal Support Worker-bso Team

3 weeks ago


Sarnia, Canada CMHA Lambton Kent Full time

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment and communication channels. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

The Personal Support Worker, with the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) LTC Lead Team, is part of a team that provides education and support to older adults who are demonstrating responsive behaviours that may be associated with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions or other neurological conditions and/or are transitioning to or from a long-term care home (LTCH) retirement home or community within the geographical boundaries of Lambton County

**Reporting to the Manager of Specialized Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions**:

- Act as the Primary PSW for assigned client(s). Follow the schedule of required visits;
- accepts direction from the registered staff regarding Behavioral Support Plan and scheduling of client visits:

- utilize a problem-solving approach, within the scope of PSW practice;
- perform and record complete and accurate observation of client and their responsive behaviour and assist in identifying triggers for the responsive behaviour;
- documents activity according to agency standards in client information system and reports observational data using specified tools;
- assists the registered staff in the development of a Behavioral Support Plan of addressing responsive behaviours;
- uses the agreed upon strategies to address responsive behaviours and reports outcomes to other team members;
- model effective evidence-based care and interventions/strategies, coach and mentor to the long-term care home staff using peer-to-peer mentoring;
- meets the needs of clients by communication, observation and collaboration with partners using a resident-centered focus and commitment to the principles of the BSO Action Plan;

**Qualifications**:
Education required:

- A minimum requirement of a certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW) college program from a recognized post-secondary institution; a post-secondary diploma in a relevant discipline or a Social Service Worker Diploma would be considered an asset
- Experience working in community-based mental health care and/or residential treatment setting minimum of 1 to 2 years.
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.

**Hours of Work**:35 hours/week. Flexible hours are required to meet the position requirements

**Salary**: Commensurate with experience within the range: $37,771- $45,954 inclusive of HOOPP

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by 5:00PM, March 27th, 2023 to:
**Jessica Anderson, Human Resources Generalist**

**Please reference Job Posting: #17-2023**

**Only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.**

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Human Resources Department.
- If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $37,771.00-$45,954.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All Covis-19 related safety measures are in place

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-27



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