PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS

Personal Support Workers

Department: Health Services – Wellness Centre
Employment Status: Regular Full-time and Part-time Position Available
Classification: Community Services 2
Salary: $23.28 - $28.45 / hour

The M’Chigeeng Wellness Centre is a senior living facility for independent individuals who require minimal assistance. At the Wellness Centre and in the community, we provide services to individuals who require additional home supports, such as daily exercise, hygiene care, meal preparation, wellness checks and light housekeeping.

Reporting Relationship

The Personal Support Worker will work under the direction of the Home Care Program Manager.

Position Summary

The Personal Support Worker will provide support services and personal care (depending on scheduled shifts) to the clients in their daily living activities within the Home Care Program and in the community of M’Chigeeng.

Essential Functions

To assist clients with personal care as assigned by immediate supervisor or designate such as:

Follow responsibilities outlined in Shift Duty Schedule

Report safety issues to Home Care Program Manager

Maintain clean a safe environment

Provide linkages with internal and external services as it relates to the care of Clients including Workplace Health & Safety standards

Assist clients with personal care daily living and related functions as per needs outlined in individual care plans

Assist in the delivery of client care plan as assigned

Maintain accurate daily reports for effective client care

Report changes, concerns of clients’ health to the HCC Nurse/Long Term Care Nurse

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in relation to all client services

Complete other duties as assigned by Program Manager

Qualifications & Requirements

Preferred

Personal Support Worker Certificate with a minimum of two (2) years related work experience

Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to own transportation is an asset

Minimum

Health Care Aide Certificate with two (2) years related work experience

Other

Must have current First Aid/CPR Certification,

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Able to work shift work and flexible hours

Experience working with the elderly is an asset

Ability to work within a team environment

Knowledge of the Ojibwe culture and traditions; fluency in the Ojibwe language is an asset

Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within 30 days, original or certified copy)

CRC/VSS Rationale:  M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory.  Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges.  The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original.

If you are interested in these new opportunities, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current reference contacts (2 work related and 1 character reference) and copies of educational qualifications to:

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Personal Support Workers
[email protected]
Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

For Job Description, please contact Human Resources [email protected]