Job Title: Personal Support Worker
Status: Part-time-Temporary-6 months
FTE: 0.5
Department: Clinical
Schedule: Evenings/ Nights/ Weekends
Location: Peter Coyle Place
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Client Services Manager, the Personal Support Worker is responsible for assisting residents with the activities of daily living. The primary goal is to promote and advocate for the mental, emotional and physical well-being of each resident and to facilitate their independence.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
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Provide for emotional and physical comfort and safety of tenants.
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Respect Residents Rights including confidentiality of tenant information.
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Assist residents with the task of daily living related to personal care.
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Perform intake work for new tenants including a building tour.
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File resident’s binders alphabetically.
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Update Capsule of Life of Residents; Resident’s List and Mobility List and Medical Admission Record.
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Record appropriate information and unsafe conditions in the Communication Book.
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Respond to emergency situations.
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Ensure safe and accurate handling of all Company assets.
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Compliance with WHIMIS and First Aid Course.
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Other duties as assigned.
ATTRIBUTES:
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Be a role model; demonstrate leadership and direction with all unit associates.
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Ability to complete assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
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Ability to supervise and participate in the shift exchange procedures as required, paying particular attention to procedures and security.
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Self-motivated, thereby using own initiative to find tasks to do within assigned responsibilities when all other assigned tasks and priorities are completed.
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Flexibility and versality in a constantly changing environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Post-secondary education in addictions, mental health or gerontology.
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Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with persons with mental illness.
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Previous experience working with seniors is considered a strong asset.
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Demonstrated experience working with persons with mental illness and/or addictions is highly desirable.
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Advanced First Aid Certificate is strongly preferred.
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Completion of WHIMIS and regular compliance with the program is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This industry requires empathy for and an understanding of the needs of seniors and requires a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check including a Criminal Background Check. This position is a fast-paced, challenging, working environment that provides care to seniors and other marginalized populations. The ability to be flexible to meet the demands of this work environment is required for success. This position works closely with seniors in the day-to-day care and activities of daily living which requires a high threshold for patience and compassion. This work can be stressful and you may encounter challenging behaviours including physical or verbal aggression. This position does require shift work.
