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
Registered under the PSW Registry of Ontario (www.PSWregistry.org)
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 to provide safe and timely client care
Use of proper body mechanics and successful completion of the Physical Readiness Test to ensure safe work practices are followed
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
Demonstrated commitment to client and family centred care
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 a second language is a definite asset
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 for eligible staff
Pension Plan
Supportive team environment
Support for professional development activities
Employee Assistance Program
Full and part-time positions are available throughout the Greater Toronto Area – Including: Downtown Toronto, East York, North York, Etobicoke, and Scarborough.

How to Apply

We encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Toronto. Salaries: Negotiated.

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