Green Haven Illam provides home care to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to encourage the healthy lifestyle and growth of individuals through activities, personal care and more. While assisting our residents with different needs, we are committed to supporting our clients to their fullest potential.
If you believe you are a dedicated and energetic person who loves to care for others, this is the place for you.
We at Green Haven Illam are looking for experienced Personal Support Workers (PSW) in the areas of Toronto, Vaughan, and Richmond Hill.
Positions Available: Full Time, Part-time, Casual (Morning, Afternoon and Weekend Shifts)
What we are looking for:
- Great problem solving skills
- Able to work well with others
- Interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication
- Demonstrates a professional manner with respect to residents and families in the home and in public
- Able to work fixed or rotating shifts (Day, Afternoon, or Overnight)
*Proficient in English language and writing. Other language is an asset.
Responsibilities:
- Meal preparation: ensure breakfast, lunch and dinner is prepared
- Assist clients with meals if they require assistance
- Administer and record prescribed medication as per instructions from a medical practitioner and follow medication policies and procedures
- Bathe and dress clients if they require assistance
- Assist clients with activities of daily living
- Provide care to clients as outlined in their care plans
- Monitor and report any change in client’s well-being
- Assist clients at appointments
- Support clients at day programs
- Provide daily supervision
- Ensure environment around residents are kept clean and safe
- Assist with housekeeping duties
- Fulfil other related duties as assigned by the management team
- Comply with Policies
Qualifications:
Certificates: PSW, CPR/First Aid, Pharmacology, Safe Management, or WHMIS (Preferred)
- Valid G license
- Vulnerable Sector Check
Experience: 1 Year+ (Preferred)
* College or University Education
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Casual
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable operating a company vehicle (8-passenger van) for client transportation? If so, what class license do you have (i.e., G1, G2, G)
Licence/Certification:
- Standard first aid/CPR certificate (preferred)
- safe management certificate (preferred)
- pharmacology certificate (preferred)
- WHMIS certificate (preferred)
- Ontario Class G Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
