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To view eligibility requirements, click here: www.healthforceontario.ca/pswrosRequisition Details:\u00A0\u00A0Employment Status: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE)Program Name: Assisted Living Services for High-Risk SeniorsNumber of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, WeekendsUnion/Bargaining Unit: OPSEUOn-Call: Yes\u00A0\u00A0Job Summary:Personal Support Workers\u00A0will be responsible for providing companionship, personal care and health maintenance services to clients in their home or throughout the community within the framework of VON\u2019s philosophy, policies, standards and legislation. As a Personal Support Worker you will work with members of the Healthcare and Personal Support teams to meet the needs of clients in obtaining an optimal level of independence and well-being.This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.This position is eligible for\u00A0the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care\u2019s Personal Support Worker (PSW) Wage Enhancement Initiative for direct patient/client care.Responsibilities:\u00A0\u00A0Observe the individual/family home and personal situation continuously to determine any need for change in personal support or professional assistanceContribute to the development of the personal support care plan, in conjunction with the SupervisorImplement the care plan, including:Promoting self care and independenceProviding personal care, as directed by the Supervisor, which includes ambulatory assistance, meal planning\u00A0and\u00A0preparation,\u00A0light housekeeping, respite, training, providing medication assistance, etc.Advocate on the client\u2019s behalf to the Program ManagerRequesting assessment by a health care professional as neededContinuously evaluate the personal support care plan to determine if the client\u2019s needs have been metQualifications:\u00A0\u00A0High school diploma.Must have certificate in Home Support Worker, Personal Support Worker, Developmental Services Worker or Health Care Aide.Nursing students are welcome to apply. Must have completed first year of Practical Nursing or BScN to be eligibleInternationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are welcome to applyHousehold management experience.Experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.Current Standard First Aid CertificateAbility to work flexible hoursExcellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organization skillsAbility to work independently and problem solveAbility to adapt to change and work in various social and economic environmentsMust have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver\u2019s license and proof of vehicle insuranceA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employmentA vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be requiredAbility to speak French is an asset in French Designated areasMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.\u00A0\u00A0VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at\u00A0http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility\u00A0for further information and contact details.\u00A0\u00A0Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):\u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).\u00A0 If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.\u00A0\u00A0Cet article est disponible en\u00A0fran\u00E7ais. Pour en demander une copie, veuillez t\u00E9l\u00E9phon\u00E9 notre emplacement VON Kingston, num\u00E9ro (613) 634-0130.\u00A0\u00A0'', ''hiringOrganization'': { ''@type'': ''Organization'', ''name'': ''VON Canada (Ontario)'', ''logo'': ''https:\/\/app.jobvite.com\/logo\/su4837_WkTQkfuU400x400_1551314141396_Subsidiary.png'' } ''employmentType'': ''Permanent, Full-Time'', ''industry'': ''Personal Support Worker (PSW)'', ''identifier'': ''otKUnfwe'', ''jobLocation'': [ { ''@type'': ''Place'', ''address'': { ''@type'': ''PostalAddress'', ''addressLocality'': ''Kingston'', ''addressRegion'': ''Ontario'', ''addressCountry'': ''Canada'' } } ], ''title'': ''Personal Support Worker (PSW, DSW) (RFT 1.0)'', ''baseSalary'': { ''@type'': ''MonetaryAmount'', ''currency'': '''', ''value'': { ''@type'': ''QuantitativeValue'', ''minValue'': '''', ''maxValue'': '''', ''unitText'': '''' } } } Personal Support Worker (PSW, DSW) (RFT 1.0) Apply Apply Later Personal Support Worker (PSW) Kingston, Ontario Permanent, Full-Time ReqID: 38054 Description Position at VON Canada (Ontario) Are you a new graduate of a PSW Program in Ontario? You may qualify for the Personal Support Worker Return of Service (PSW ROS) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $10,000 incentive to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 12-month commitment to an eligible employer. To view eligibility requirements, click here: www.healthforceontario.ca/pswrosRequisition Details: Employment Status: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE)Program Name: Assisted Living Services for High-Risk SeniorsNumber of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, WeekendsUnion/Bargaining Unit: OPSEUOn-Call: Yes Job Summary:Personal Support Workers will be responsible for providing companionship, personal care and health maintenance services to clients in their home or throughout the community within the framework of VONs philosophy, policies, standards and legislation. As a Personal Support Worker you will work with members of the Healthcare and Personal Support teams to meet the needs of clients in obtaining an optimal level of independence and well-being.This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.This position is eligible for the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Cares Personal Support Worker (PSW) Wage Enhancement Initiative for direct patient/client care.Responsibilities: Observe the individual/family home and personal situation continuously to determine any need for change in personal support or professional assistanceContribute to the development of the personal support care plan, in conjunction with the SupervisorImplement the care plan, including:Promoting self care and independenceProviding personal care, as directed by the Supervisor, which includes ambulatory assistance, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, respite, training, providing medication assistance, etc.Advocate on the clients behalf to the Program ManagerRequesting assessment by a health care professional as neededContinuously evaluate the personal support care plan to determine if the clients needs have been metQualifications: High school diploma.Must have certificate in Home Support Worker, Personal Support Worker, Developmental Services Worker or Health Care Aide.Nursing students are welcome to apply. Must have completed first year of Practical Nursing or BScN to be eligibleInternationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are welcome to applyHousehold management experience.Experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.Current Standard First Aid CertificateAbility to work flexible hoursExcellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organization skillsAbility to work independently and problem solveAbility to adapt to change and work in various social and economic environmentsMust have personal vehicle and possess both a current drivers license and proof of vehicle insuranceA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employmentA vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be requiredAbility to speak French is an asset in French Designated areasMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements. VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further information and contact details. Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates. Cet article est disponible en franais. Pour en demander une copie, veuillez tlphon notre emplacement VON Kingston, numro (613) 634-0130. VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details. VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do. Apply Apply Later Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email
