The Township of St. Joseph and the Dr. Trefry Outreach Programme are currently accepting applications for a part-time/casual Personal Support Worker. The position requires enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate leadership. The 2022 rate of pay for this position is $22.03 per hour.
Personal Support Workers provide a range of in-home services for high-risk seniors and persons with a disability that will assist them to remain in their own homes living independently and reduce visits to the emergency department. Under the service plan developed by the care coordinator, the PSW will provide the following supports:
- Assistance with:
- Personal care activities such as, but not limited to, bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, bedside care as required.
- Routine activities of daily living Including light housekeeping and laundry
- Supporting the safety of clients
- Medication
- Meal planning, preparation, and shopping.
Qualifications
- Recognized Personal Support Worker certificate or nursing experience
- Clear CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Verification
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle to be used in the course of employment.
- Immunization required.
- Physical ability to perform assigned duties.
- Certificate – Food Safety Awareness Program recognized by a Public Health Unit (or ability to obtain).
- Valid CPR and First Aid certificates
- Specialization in geriatrics, dementia, programming, or seniors support services would be considered an asset.
A complete job description is available below.
Please submit cover letters with resumes in sealed envelopes no later than:
4:00pm on Monday, June 20, 2022,
to:Amanda Richardson, Clerk Administrator, The Township of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 187, 1669 Arthur St.Richards Landing, ON P0R1J0
Phone: 705-246-2625 ext. 202 Email: [email protected]
A complete job description is available here: PSW Job Description