Comp 24-570r

Comp. 24-570R

**Personal Support Worker**

**Location: Timiskaming District Secondary School**

**Start date**: As soon as possible**

**Vacancy Details**:Casual Position - 7.5 hours/week(3:00pm-4:30pm) - until June 26, 2025

District School Board Ontario North East is looking for a Personal Support Worker to assist with the transport of a student(while on a school bus) from the school to the home following the school day.

**R**esponsibilities and Duties**
- Assist with the transport of the student (while on a school bus) from the school to the home following the school day (3:00pm-4:30pm)
- Continuously observe the student on the school bus (must report and document unsafe conditions and behavioural, physical, and/or cognitive changes)
- Execute the students care plan related to the complex medical needs (proper established care for student in the event of seizures and other health related needs)
- Assist with medication related to students complex medical needs
- Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
- Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
- Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly

**Position Requirements**
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate
- Criminal records check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is less that 6 months old at time of hire
- Related experience with children with special needs

Additional Information:
Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.
- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
- It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation:
The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Cindy Pye-Reasbeck - Board Chair Lesleigh Dye - Director of Education

2025-025-24