Developmental Service Worker

**Lending Hand is an in-home health care provider that assists individuals and families. We work hard to establish a name that Canadians can trust in home care services. Our team of service healthcare professionals delivers care to numerous clients each day enabling people to remain in their homes, attending to their healthcare needs and overall well-being, caring the way we care for our loved ones.**

1 - In an efficient, kind and safe manner, assist clients with the provision of activities of daily living as required, including bathing, feeding, washroom assistance etc.

2 - Monitor and supervise clients and the environment to ensure safety, report concerns to the Director or designate

3 - Assist with the safe arrival and departure of participants

3 - Perform laundry, cleaning, end of day routine and submit completed forms to Director

4 - Maintain accurate documentation and records

5 -Assist clients with mobility as required

6 - Respond calmly and professionally in emergency situations and assist as directed

7- Assist the Community Nurse with client health assessments

8 - Assist with or lead activity programs as required

9 - Report any actual or potential problems/situations to the Director or designate.

10 - Complete and submit incident reports.

11 - Perform other position related duties as required.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Will accept individuals with PSW (**med trained**) or **DSW certificates required**

Additional certificates related to and in addition to those listed above are encouraged such as: Dementia Care certificate, U-First, safe food handlers certificate etc.

Valid First aid and CPR

Valid and recent vulnerable sector screening complete.

Experience with pediatrics and complex care is an asset.

**Salary**: $20.00 to $24.00 /hour

Part-time hours: 3-20 per week

**Availability: 06:30-08:30 and 15:30-18:30 weekdays with flexible availablity for weekends**

**Job Types**: Long Term Placements available

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All required PPE is supplied by Lending Hand Home Care.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you available afternoons, evenings and every other weekend?

Licence/Certification:

- DSW Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: One location