Unregulated Care Provider

**Join us at Shepherds of Good Hope and add meaning to your work**

Shepherds of Good Hope (SGH) is one of the largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and vulnerably-housed individuals in the city of Ottawa. Many individuals who access our programs and services live with complex trauma, mental health challenges and substance use disorders.

A leader in supportive housing and harm-reduction, you’ll be joining an organization that provides around-the-clock, comprehensive services to all genders in seven supportive housing, shelter and programming locations across the city. With 113 new units in development, Shepherds of Good Hope is transforming lives.

YOU can be part of the transformation.

At Shepherds of Good Hope you will find an inclusive environment, with dynamic and innovative programs that offer fulfilling work with flexible schedules to meet your needs.

You’ll find permanent and part-time positions and many opportunities to upgrade your skills and advance your career. When you grow, we grow.

Ready to join us? There is a place for you here

**SUMMARY**

**This position is for our Hope Living Residence, located at 145 Castlefrank Road, in Kanata. Reporting to the Manager of Hope Living, this role provides care services to the residents at this housing program.**

This is an excellent introduction for recent grads of the Developmental Support Worker (DSW) or Personal Support Worker Programs (PSW). This position allows you the freedom to choose a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work among a caring and supportive staff team. Hope Living offers the ability to make an important impact on the lives of those in your community while you learn and grow on the job. Come join our team and see where hope lives

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Providing direct resident care in accordance with approved standards of care such a monitoring a clients’ vital signs, collecting routine lab exams and administering medications
- May provide personal care such as assisting with clothing, hygiene, mobility and other routine activities of living.
- Developing and maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for residents and employees.
- Maintaining effective communication and good interpersonal relations with medical and allied staff, residents, families and other departments.
- Maintain accurate records of nursing observations and procedures performed.
- Communicates in a positive manner with co-workers, management, visitors, residents and their families.
- Additional responsibilities as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Personal Support Worker certificate, or equivalent

Current certificate in First Aid and CPR

Past related work experience in health care

Must be able to perform turning, stooping, bending, stretching and lifting to assist residents in care requirement and other related duties

Excellent communication and listening skills

Compassionate, patient and caring nature
- Able to lift up to 25kg.
- Able to read text and communicate orally in English. Ability to communicate in other languages is considered an asset.
- A recent vulnerable sector check completed at maximum 3 months prior to employment offer.
- Health and Safety Training completed during onboarding and updated annually.
- Full vaccination against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of all positions at Shepherds of Good Hope. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received a full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days earlier. SGH will consider the possibility of accommodating any applicant who cannot be fully vaccinated for valid medical reasons.

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

Pay: From $20.90 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Have you worked in a nursing home or similar environment before?
- Are you able to work at our location in Kanata?
- Are you able to work flexible hours?
- Are you able to on holidays including Christmas, New Years, Easter, etc.?
- Are you available for on-call emergency scheduling?
- Are you able to work on weekends and overnights?

Work Location: In person