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As a key member of the health care team, you will monitor and deliver nursing care at homes, in accordance with federal and provincial legislated standards of practice. You will utilize your sound knowledge, skills and judgment to offer safe, compassionate, and ethical nursing care in a community/in home setting.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT – FEMALE SUPPORT STAFF
Due to the specific care needs, personal preferences, and established support plan of the individual receiving services, this position is open to female caregivers only. The individual supported in this residence is female ( Filipino )and requires assistance with personal care, activities of daily living, and community participation in a manner that respects her privacy, dignity, comfort, and personal preferences. She feels more comfortable with Filipino caregivers only.
This requirement is based on the nature of the services being provided and the individual's established care needs and constitutes a bona fide occupational requirement in accordance with applicable human rights legislation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Following the care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client’s behaviour to the appropriate registered member of the healthcare team.
- Perform tasks delegated to them (only if they are trained to perform the delegated task)
- Assisting with ambulation, positioning, and transferring using mechanical lifts such as a Hoyer lift.
- Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing, and perineal care.
- Assisting with eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Computer or paper documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and other findings.
- Reporting behavioural and clinical changes to the healthcare team.
- Self-actualization by helping patient/resident/client to reach maximum potential.
Qualifications
- Personal support worker certificate from a designated institution.
- Must possess strong written and oral communication, problem solving, decision making skills, and time management skills.
- Knowledgeable in computer charting and electronic medication administration programs.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Complete Immunization Record.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- Community experience is an asset!
- Great communication skills.
Staff Relief Health Care Services is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all candidates who dedicate their careers to helping others and striving to make a real difference to the well-being of those they care for to apply.
Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Application question(s):
- Do you have atleast 1 year of experience working in a home care?
Licence/Certification:
- PSW certification (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (6 months) (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
- TB test (12 months) (required)
Location:
- North York, ON (required)
Work Location: In person
