Overview
CareOnDemand is a service provider and a staffing solution company that provides consistent and ongoing personal, nursing, allied health, health support and community support services to clients across different care settings. We focus on meeting client; staff & community needs through partnership development to support health system priorities. It was built to integrate other services and improve connections in the community.
As part of our Client & Staff Services Team, you will be joining a growing team that offers support and services to clients and staff, promoting and supporting their safety and success.
Job description
Personal Support Worker Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities may include:
- Working with clients and providing one-on-one care, such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light homemaking. Personal care includes bathing, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, ambulation, client repositioning, and the use of transfer and lift techniques and/or equipment, e.g., Hoyer Lift. Light homemaking includes meal preparation, washing dishes, vacuuming, mopping floors, routine cleaning (toilet, tub, sinks, etc.), laundry, and using mops, vacuum cleaners, and other routine household appliances.
- Ensuring the fulfillment of individual goals and needs as instructed in the client’s support plans, such as assisting clients with personal services like online grocery shopping and putting items away when delivered, booking of appointments, or transportation services.
- Traveling between clients for a full day in the community that includes multiple clients within Supportive Housing Buildings and Transitional Units
- Documenting and recording daily care reports, which may include incident reports, restraint monitoring, and medication administration.
- Helping clients with leisure activities, including assessing functional and resource needs, about the needs and goals of the client.
- Ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and independence of clients, including reporting any behavioral changes, physical hazards, safety, task changes, or other sources of concern to the Manager.
- Assisting and satisfying the social and emotional needs of a client
- Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations set by the province or territory.
- Attend staff meetings as required; fulfils health and safety reporting duties; undertakes training initiatives as assigned; maintains knowledge, observes and practices appropriate procedures regarding fire, safety, quality and environmental standards; maintains a safe, orderly and tidy work area.
- Collaborate with other appropriate service systems, organizations, and individuals to ensure that services are well coordinated and meet a high standard of quality care and/or supervision.
- Delivers all services in a professional manner and according to established guidelines and associated benchmarks.
- Follow all health and safety guidelines established by the Joint Health & Safety Committee
- Perform other duties as required.
Personal Support Worker skills and qualifications
A successful Personal Support Worker candidate possesses various prerequisite skills and qualifications for the duties of this job. Some of these may include:
- Strong organizational skills while being able to maintain high standards under pressure.
- Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible.
- Accustomed to working with and understanding the needs of various types of patients.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work well as an independent collaborator and as a team.
- Ability to comply with standard policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
- Ability to use computer programs to keep accurate records and documentation.
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
Directly reports to the Supervisor, Client & Staff Services, you will also need to maintain and complete data collection and reporting as needed to support the team to fulfill the clients’ service goals.
The Personal Support Worker will work with a variety of partners and client/caregivers and maintain timely and transparent communication with them to create a clear understanding of all timelines, activities, and outcomes.
Qualification
Education: Completion of a recognized PSW program or equivalent education offered by community colleges, vocational schools, or healthcare training institutions.
Training Program: Need to have completed a formal training program that covers personal care, assisting with daily living activities, communication skills, infection control, and basic healthcare procedures. It may also include both classroom instruction and hands-on practical experience, through clinical placement.
Certification: Need to have obtained a certification or licensure, indicating that the individual has completed the required training and meets the standards set by relevant health authorities.
First Aid and CPR Certification: Required to hold a valid First Aid and CPR certification.
Vulnerable Sector Check: Require a criminal record check to ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals they will be caring for.
Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, their families, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals.
Compassion and Empathy: Because PSWs work closely with individuals who may be vulnerable, having a compassionate and empathetic nature is crucial.
Physical Fitness: The job of a PSW can involve physical tasks, such as lifting and assisting with mobility, so individuals should be physically capable of performing these duties.
DISCLAIMER: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a reliable vehicle?
- Are you able to pick up shifts in the community?
- What is your current status? (Citizen, PR, Work Permit)
- Is your availability fixed? If not, how often does it change?
- How would you respond if a client with a brain injury became frustrated, confused, or emotionally upset during your shift?
- Are you available for the following days and times:
Thursdays - 7am-9am & 5pm-7pm
Fridays - 7am-9am & 5pm-7pm
Every other weekends (Saturday & Sunday) - 7am-9am & 5pm-7pm
Licence/Certification:
- Personal Support Worker Certificate (required)
- G or G2 driver's license (required)
Location:
- Peterborough, ON (required)
Work Location: In person
