Personal Support Worker

WoodGreen

Job title:

Personal Support Worker

Company

WoodGreen

Job description

Program Overview – Home & Cluster Care, Community Care – 12 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto, Ontario
The Community Care Unit provides a holistic approach to care at home for seniors and caregivers who are vulnerable, at risk and/or marginalized. The unit provides a wide range of programs such as Assisted Living Services, Home & Cluster Care, Social Work, Meals-on-Wheels, Adult Day programs, and transportation, which enable seniors to be as independent as possible in their homes. The unit also provides a variety of socio-recreational/wellness programs which enhance the quality of life and promote the health of the older adult.What You Will Do

  • Practice a client-centered and culturally competent approach to ensuring high quality personal care for clients.
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living including feeding, transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, and continence care.
  • Assist clients with instrumental activities of daily living including light housekeeping duties, laundry, meal preparation, and bulk shopping.
  • Perform non-controlled acts assigned by the Supervisor, which have been taught by a Regulated Health Professional (or Supervisor), and in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
  • Perform controlled acts which have been delegated by a Regulated Health Professional, and in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
  • Provide medication assistance or reminders in accordance with the Unit’s Medication Assistance Policy.
  • Continuously observe clients and their environments, and report and document unsafe conditions and behavioural, physical, mental and/or cognitive changes to the Supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain progress notes in client profile binder and the communication log.
  • Communicate and collaborate with caregivers/stakeholders to determine preferred approaches to care.
  • Respond professionally to responsive behaviours; if unable to deal with behaviours successfully, report to Supervisor and work with various professional and resource persons as required to support the client.
  • Apply proper food handling practices in accordance with the Unit’s policy.
  • Ensure there are sufficient program supplies, forms and equipment available; report to Supervisor when supplies are low.
  • Ensure the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program

What You Bring to the Team

  • Personal Support Worker Certificate and NACC Certificate (if applicable).
  • Experience providing personal care to frail seniors and/or disabled adults.

What Will Set You Apart

  • Understanding of how to work with clients to ensure their ADLs and iADLs are met.
  • Good communication skills: verbal, written, listening, and reporting.
  • Able to work effectively within a team.
  • Able to be flexible and demonstrate good judgment in assessing clients’ needs.
  • Knowledge of behavioral management techniques and approaches.
  • Knowledge of gerontology issues, health care, and social service systems.
  • Food safety handling skills.
  • Skills in keeping personal and program environment hygiene.
  • Able to do frequent light to moderate lifting, walking, bending, stretching and pulling.
  • Able to work in a second-hand smoke/pet environment.
  • First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset.
  • Available to work occasional statutory holidays.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.Apply

Expected salary

$22.75 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:47:20 GMT

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