Personal Support Worker

Position: Personal Support Worker                                     

Term: Permanent Part-Time      

Division: Health/Home and Community Care                           

Salary: Competitive salary range

Hours: Work hours vary and are dependent on client care needs, weekly hours average between 18 – 25 hours

 

Posting Date: April 23, 2024               

Closing Date: May 6, 2024 at 4:30p.m.

 

JOB SUMMARY:  

Reporting to the Home and Community Care Coordinator, thePersonal Support Worker(“PSW”) provides support, care and help to clients within the Home and Community Care Program.  The PSW provides clearly identified personal care and facilitates routine activities of daily living. The type and amount of care will be based on the documented assessments of the client. The PSW demonstrates compassion and sensitivity and ensures the dignity of the client.

 

Duties include but are not limited to preparing meals, performing light housekeeping, attending to personal care and simple dressings, and assisting with mobility devices and special aids.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Personal Support Worker certificate from a recognized post secondary institution.
2. Previous experience working with elderly, frail, disabled or other related health field,an asset.
3. Valid First Aid/CPR certificationorwilling to obtain.
4. Valid Class “G” driver’s license and use of personal vehicle required.

 

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover lettermustbe included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.
2. Resume.

 

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent (completed within a 30-day timeframe) Vulnerable Sector CPIC,at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of Class “G” driver’s license, prior to starting employment.
3. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

 

 

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.