Outreach Personal Support Worker

6 days ago

Kenora, Canada CMHA Fort Frances Full time

HAS AN OPENING FOR THE POSITION OF

Outreach Personal Support Worker

(1.0 FTE - 37.50 HRS/WEEK)

LOCATION: KENORA, ONTARIO Salary Range: $24.09 - $28.34/hour

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the CMHAFF Psychogeriatric Resource Lead and in consultation with the Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC), the Outreach Personal Support Worker assists in the care of individuals with responsive behaviours due to dementia, mental illness and/or other complex care needs. Upon recommendation by the PRC, the OPSW provides one to one support and hands on strategies for behavior management to residents in Long Term Care Homes. The incumbent will be required to implement best practices in behaviour management and share this knowledge using a peer-support model to mentor and coach LTC staff and families..

Essential Duties:

- Assist residents with activities of daily living and other care functions, as indicated by the resident plan of care, while under the supervision of registered staff.
- Implements best practices in behaviour management.
- Works collaboratively with residents, family members, members of the inter-professional care team, and community and primary care teams to ensure a supportive environment that promotes client centered care and enhances resident care.
- Follows the residents’ current plan of care and documents resident care and progress through communication logs.
- Works in a manner that preserves, maintains and respects privacy and confidentiality of client and staff information.
- Responsible for knowing and meeting all health and safety requirements to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.
- Completes required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with prescribed agency, Ministry and legal standards.

Qualifications:

- Personal Support Worker certificate from a recognized college program.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with individuals with responsive behaviours due to dementia, mental health issues and/or other complex care needs.
- Certification relevant to the practice setting such as: gerontology, dementia care, Gentle Persuasive Approach and U-FIRST would be considered an asset.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills and computer knowledge.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
- Access to a vehicle and hold a valid Ontario Driver’s License.
- Current Vulnerable Sector criminal record check.

Qualified applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experience to:
Selection Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association, Fort Frances Branch

P.O. Box 446

Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8

Applicants will be considered until position is filled.

CMHAFF offers a comprehensive benefits package including membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), starting vacation entitlement of four (4) weeks per year, competitive health, dental, Life, LTD, compressed work week and excellent work-life culture.

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

Pay: $24.09-$28.34 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

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