If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and empathy, we invite you to explore this opportunity and become a valued member of our dedicated team.
Job Details
Vacancy: PSW / Attendant
Job Type: On-site. Full-time. Entry level
Our Vision: Full-Life Living
Our Mission: Partnering for Possibilities
We Value: Excellence, Collaboration, Respect
Who we are:
ILS is a non-profit organization supported by Ontario Health that offers assistance and services to adults who want to live healthily and independently in their homes. We can help seniors living at home and adults with long-term physical disabilities lead respectable, successful, and independent lives through our programs and services.
What do we offer?
- Weekend and Overnight Shift Premiums: We are aware that working shifts involves extra effort.
- Mileage and travel expenses are reimbursed at each pay period.
- A fixed two-week schedule is followed by attendants and PSWs; consistency is crucial for both you and our clients.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide coverage for health, dental, and income protection from long-term disability because we value our workers’ families.
- After-one-month health and dental benefits, which are only available to full-time workers, include membership in CAA roadside assistance!
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave: We think that having a healthy work-life balance is important.
- 2.5% of your yearly income is matched by the RRSP.
- We value your wellness, which is why we offer the Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – available at all times. ILS prioritizes health and safety.
What you would be doing?
- Arrive at the client’s house and depart on time according to a predetermined schedule
- Perform personal care tasks as directed by the client, such as:
- personal hygiene and appearance
- bathing and cleaning
- preparing meals, etc.
- getting up and going to bed
- any specialized care, including bladder and bowel care and G Tube
- placement, transitions, and overall mobility requirements
- simple domestic tasks like cleaning, laundry, and shopping
- Utilize mobility devices (such as lifts, transfer boards, and other equipment) to assist in lifting and transferring clients by the established protocols for the safe and appropriate use of said equipment.
- Keep a record of the services you rendered and any additional information needed on a smartphone provided by the agency.
- Be professional and courteous when interacting with the client, the caregiver, and other people in the client’s support system.
- At all times, maintain the privacy of client information.
What you bring
- Personal Support Worker Certificate or a comparable level of training, education, and experience.
- A minimum of one to two years of exhibited work experience and a solid practical understanding of working with seniors and/or physically disabled people
- the capacity to use English both orally and in writing with effectiveness
- Capacity to interact with people in an efficient manner
- Ability to perform the position’s duties physically
- the capacity to plan tasks and operate on one’s own
- Proficiency in operating relevant devices, such as smartphones
- dedication to ensuring the well-being and security of clients and coworkers
- outstanding record of attendance
Essential
- Ability to work all scheduled shifts, every other weekend, and official holidays.
- A valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
- Current CPR and First Aid Protocols
- Examine Vulnerable Sectors
- Evidence of three doses of the COVID vaccine
At every stage of the hiring process, ILS offers accommodations, accessible formats, and communication support in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We kindly request that candidates communicate their needs to jobs@ilssimcoe.ca or by calling (705) 737-3263 in advance.
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