The Township of St. Joseph and the PSW Outreach Program are currently accepting applications for part-time/casual Personal Support Workers (PSW). The position requires enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate individuals to 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. The program is looking to expand into Bruce Mines and welcomes applications from area PSWs!
Personal Support Workers 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.
- 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.
The 2023 rate of pay for this position is $23.55 per hour (plus mileage).
A complete job description is available here: PSW Job Description
Please submit cover letters with resumes in sealed envelopes no later than:
4:00pm on Friday, December 8, 2023, 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]