Osw - Sahara Overnight Respite Program (Sorp)

**Job Title**:OSW - Sahara Overnight Respite Program (SORP)

**Job Posting# OSW-SORP-021/2025-26**

**Date Posted**:July 9th, 2025

**Reports to**:Supervisor, Caregiver and Respite -Geriatrics Program

**Position Type**:Full Time

**Date Closed**:Open till July 18, 2025

**About Organization**:
Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) is a pioneer, community-based, not-for-profit charitable organization that has been serving diverse populations for over 35 years. PCHS provides a wide range of culturally responsive services in the areas of addictions, mental health, geriatric care, health promotion, domestic violence, parenting, settlement, and support for women, children, and youth. PCHS is widely recognized for its innovative Integrated Holistic Service Delivery Model and has contributed to several community-based research studies. The organization is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International and Imagine Canada, reflecting its commitment to quality and accountability. PCHS is also a 2SLGBTQ-sensitive organization, committed to equity, inclusion, and culturally appropriate care.

**Why Work at PCHS**:

- 3 weeks’ paid Vacation to start; 4 and 5 weeks after 3 and 4 years of continuous service
- 7 days’ paid Personal Days
- Comprehensive Benefits package (including coverage towards fitness memberships and winter tires)
- Employee Assistance and Family Assistance Plan
- Various employer-paid training programs and professional development opportunities
- Develop and network through robust community and partner events
- Mileage reimbursement as applicable
- Free on-site parking

**About the Program**:
Sahara Overnight Respite Program (SORP) is funded by Ontario Health Central. Overnight respite services are developed to prevent avoidable hospital emergency department visits, unnecessary hospital admissions, and caregiver burnout.

The Overnight Support Worker will provide support by staying with the client at their home from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am. Seniors with mental health issues, such as generalized anxiety and depression; with generative brain diseases, such as Dementia and Alzheimers; and in need of post-hospital care. This program will work closely with three existing PCHS programs - Sahara Caregiver & Respite Program, Integrated Seniors Team, and Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant with Behaviour Support Ontario, to reach clients’ needing overnight support.

**About the Position**:
We seek a dynamic and compassionate Overnight Support Worker (OSW) with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with seniors and providing linguistically and culturally appropriate personal care.

**Qualifications and Skills Required**:

- **2-4 years of experience working with seniors**:

- A diploma or certificate in PSW, Gerontology or relevant education
- Excellent communication, planning, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Physical capability of performing personal care and other assigned duties to support the client
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) training is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work within the agency's policies, practices, and philosophy
- Self-directed, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written English skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, individually and within a team environment.
- Familiarity with Cloud technology and Share-Point is an asset
- Knowledge of South Asian languages is an asset

**Requirements**:

- Local travel in community setting to clients’ home
- Overnight work from 9pm to 5am
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License, have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of adequate vehicle insurance
- A satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Screening (Criminal Record Check) report
- Current CPR and First-Aid-Level C with AED certification
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are encouraged

**Key Responsibilities and Duties (but not limited to)**:

- Assist clients in performing activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding and assisting with other personal care needs
- Work in collaboration and communicate effectively with staff, caregivers, and clients
- Provide overnight companionship and respite services to help clients stay independent and age in place
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings, other client-related meetings and program meetings as required
- Comply with the organizational policies and procedures; program guidelines, and accreditation standards
- Maintain appropriate record-keeping/documentation and client files, statistical and outcome
- measurement tools as required by PCHS policies and procedures
- Attend ongoing training opportunities about the enhancement of the program
- Other duties as assigned

**Work Hours**: Full Time, 37.5 hours (Monday through Friday 9pm to 5am)

(This is an overnight position - some evenings and weekends work is required)

**Position to commence**:July 20