Personal Support Worker

6 days ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Peel Senior Link Full time $35,000 - $45,000 per year

Organization Overview: Peel Senior Link, a non-profit charitable organization established in 1991, provides personal care & home-making services. Peel Senior Link maximizes independent living--helping seniors live with dignity, stability and safety. Peel Senior Link is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care through the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integrated Network and the Central West Local Health Integrated Network, grants and personal and corporate donations.

Job Summary: The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and daily support to clients in their own home. Performs light housekeeping duties and works closely with supervisors, clients, and other members of the Peel Senior Link team to help seniors maintain their independence and dignity.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Administers personal care to clients, e.g. bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing and applying pressure stockings, where applicable, etc.
  • Maintains client health and well-being by assisting with: medication monitoring and administration.
  • Assists in meal preparation, e.g. cutting up fruits/vegetables, heating up food, and accommodating specific dietary needs. Feed clients that are unable to do so.
  • Performs general housekeeping duties as required.
  • Interacts with clients and provides social/emotional support.
  • Conducts safety checks of client's homes and advises supervisor of potential health or safety concerns; handles medical emergencies.
  • Communicates both verbally and written with supervisor, co-workers and community partners.
  • Acts as intermediary between supervisor, clients and the client's family and documents any changes in client behaviour.
  • Handles office duties as required, these duties include: photocopying, faxing, answering phones and taking messages.
  • Performs one person transfers using designated tools, e.g. Hoyer lift.
  • Performs other tasks as directed by supervisor/clients.

Requirements

  • Access to a vehicle with valid Ontario Drivers License and Car Insurance
  • PSW Certificate
  • Clear Police Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Check (completed in the last 6 months)

Asset

  • Valid CPR & First Aid Certificate

Mileage reimbursement where applicable.

Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume, PSW certificate and valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check. We thank everyone for their expression of interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Peel Senior Link is committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources at x326.

As part of our ongoing commitment to health and safety in the workplace, COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended.

To learn more about Peel Senior Link please visit:

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $21.59 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program

Licence/Certification:

  • PSW Certificate (required)
  • Class G/G2 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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