Personal Support Worker

**JOB POSTING**

Helping Hands is leading the way in community support services; creating a culture of change through innovative collaborations and initiatives to improve client care and develop fresh ideas, in our sector. We provide a supportive work atmosphere, focused on continuing education, teamwork, and personal growth. We offer flexible hours, competitive wages, benefits, mileage and paid travel time.

If you are looking for the opportunity to support older adults and adults with physical disabilities in our community and enable them to live independently in their own homes, then join our Helping Hands team

We a currently recruiting for the following positions:
**Job Title**: Personal Support Worker (Unionized Position)

**Location**: Orillia and Couchiching Region; Muskoka Region. This position will require travel from one client’s home to another, as well as ocassional work in our Transitional Bed Locations

**Shift**: A variety of shifts may be required including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

**Wages**:$22.78/hr. (Includes a base of $19.78/hr. from Helping Hands, plus a $3/hr. Wage Enhancement through the PSW wage Enhancement as long as the government program is in effect)

**Summary**:
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) will work cooperatively and professionally with other healthcare providers, other agency staff, and Helping Hands staff to provide personal support services to clients, as directed by the organization. Attendant Care/Personal support services include but are not limited to bathing, dressing, and grooming clients, emptying bedpans, and toiletry duties. Other responsibilities will include preparing meals, serving meal trays, providing assistance in feeding clients, making beds and housekeeping client’s living space or areas. Housekeeping services include but are not limited to, dusting, vacuuming and mopping, limited pet care, laundry, bathroom cleaning, and disinfection duties.

The PSW will also assist clients in their daily activities, and physical exercise, and will move clients in wheelchairs or other mobility aids. The PSW will ensure all administrative functions are conducted in a timely and efficient manner, meeting all organizational requirements with respect to deadlines and policies/procedures, including submitting accurate timesheets, assessments, incident reports, and other documentation. They will report any issues, concerns, and activities to their supervisor in a timely fashion and support the department in any way needed to meet client needs.

**Required Qualifications**:

- A PSW or DSW Certification or equivalent from a recognized institution; or a post-secondary education in Social Service Work (SSW); or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Supportive Care/PSW role
- Current First Aid/CPR, class C or HCP level Certification, or greater
- A Driver’s Abstract clear of uninsurable convictions
- Reliable vehicle with apprpiate insurance to use the vehicel for work purposes
- Current, clean criminal record check including vulnerable sector check
- Awareness and respect for the cultural diversity of clients
- Knowledge and sensitivity to individuals with disabilities and disorders
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
- Must have strong communication abilities both written and verbal in English
- Ability to work independently problem solve as issues arise
- Understanding of Conflict Resolution and Gentle Persuasive Approach, with the ability to put them into practice with clients and co-workers as needed.
- Able to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination

**Description of Duties and Authority**:

- Protect and promote the welfare, dignity, and individual rights of our clients at all times
- Provide personal care duties, as assigned
- Adhere to the goals, policies, and aims of Helping Hands in all activities
- Conduct Home at Last (HAL) functions and duties, as instructed
- Provide housekeeping duties, as assigned; ensure the client’s surroundings and personal effects are clean, tidy, and serviceable
- Take the client’s blood pressure and temperature
- Assist with medication cueing, ensuring proper tracking and documentation
- Ensure safety protocols and procedures are adhered to at all times; promote safe work activities by participating in safety initiatives, training, and attending safety meetings, as needed. This may also include acting as the Employee Safety Representative for the organization
- Participate in regular training modules
- Adhere to Scope of Practice as a PSW
- Any other duties, as assigned

**Total Compensation and Benefits**:

- Competitive Wages
- Paid Orientation
- Benefits for Full-time workers
- Paid out-of-town mileage at $0.50/km, in addition to paid travel time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all staff

**To Apply**:
You will need a web camera and microphone to complete the online interview.
- Helping Hands is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equal and