Personal Support Worker (PSW)- Russell/St-Albert, St. Albert

Overview

Personal Support Worker (PSW) role in Russell/Embrun/St-Albert. You will make an impact on the lives of others and be valued, respected, listened to, and empowered to live up to your potential at Carefor Health&Community Services. At Carefor we are in ongoing need of Personal Support Workers to support our clients in their homes and in retirement settings, helping them stay at home longer and more safely. About us

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,400 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor, has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in EasternOntario live with choice and dignity since 1897. Please visit our website for more information.Responsibilities

Assist in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, grooming, and bathing Provide laundering of clothes and linens Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support Document reports for clients on their plan of care and any changes in the behaviour of daily routinesOther related duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures Qualifications

Ontario Certified Personal Support Worker Certificate and/or National Association of Career Colleges (NAC) Certificate, or Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level II, III), or Developmental Service Worker program, Health Care Aide, Foreign-Trained BScN or Doctor, Paramedic Graduate, BScN Nursing Student, or second year RPN studentClear Vulnerable Sector check (obtained within previous six months) Up to date immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella, and hepatitis Negative tuberculosis test Current valid driver’s license and own vehicle insurance policy Experience with Palliative Care is considered an assetCompetitive wages (in addition to the Provincial government $3/hr. wage enhancement) Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Schedule and Language

Part-time Flexible Language Requirement: French not required Day Shift (6am-2pm), Evening Shift (2pm-10pm) Benefits and Support

Paid 3-day orientation Paid professional development and training Paid education bursaries Employee Assistance Program Smartphone All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 24/7 on-call Supervisors’ support Opportunities for growth A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team cultureEEO and Accommodations

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.How to Apply

Apply with your details and attach your cover letter. For inquiries, contact Carefor’s recruiting team. Additional Regions

Eastern Counties· Renfrew County

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