Full-Time Personal support worker in Toronto
Job Description
A Personal Support Worker at VHA Home HealthCare is responsible for providing assistance with personal care, socialization, emotional support, and related health services to clients (including adults and children) to maintain the activities of daily living in the home. This may include bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility, transfers, sorting and bagging linen, making and changing beds, light cleaning and tidying, and supporting client independence regarding medications. The PSW is responsible for monitoring and reporting changes in the client’s behaviour and condition. All support activities are performed in a manner that encourages the client’s independence.
KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and EXPERIENCE:
– PSW certification from a recognized educational institution
– Experience in providing homemaking and personal support activities, including care of seniors and/or children
– Possess a compassionate and flexible nature, and a client-centred approach to care-giving
– Demonstrated ability to recognize safety issues and follow safe work practices
– Must be able to meet physical demand requirements of the role
– Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Effective verbal and written English language skills
– Requires good judgement, problem solving and assessment abilities
– Ability to travel between assignments by public transportation or by car
– Flexible to work weekends
– Current CPR and First Aid certification is a definite asset
– Ability to speak Portuguese OR Polish is a must
– Experience working in the community is a definite asset
– A keen desire to learn
WHAT WE OFFER
If you”re looking for more in a career, flexible hours, growth opportunities, competitive benefits and compensation and meaningful relationships with clients and staff, then you belong at VHA!
– Competitive compensation
– Flexible work schedules
– Paid orientation
– Continuous learning
– Comprehensive benefits package
– Pension Plan
– Supportive team environment
– Support for professional development activities
– Employee Assistance Program