Personal Support Worker Casual

Organization Background:

Holland Christian Homes Inc., is a dynamic, innovative organization that provides a full continuum of care to individuals in a Christian atmosphere. It consists of two long term care homes and 6 assisted living/independent living apartment towers located in Brampton.

We believe that individuals requiring our services have the right to a lifestyle that adequately meets their physical psychological, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs. These services are provided by fully qualified professional staff who respects and caries out the values associated with a person-centred approach which include rights, dignity, identity, individuality, respect, privacy, choice and independence.

The Personal Support Worker will provide direct nursing care to residents under the direction and supervision of the registered staff member, including procedures and treatments for which special instruction has been given.

This posting is not for an existing vacancy. We are building a talent pool for future opportunities.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provides direct resident care, including all areas of ADL, such as bathing, dressing, eating, bed making, etc.; including selected procedures and treatments as assigned by the registered staff member.
• Observes and reports changes in the resident’s condition to the registered staff member.
• Respects and carries out the values associated with a person-centered approach which include rights, dignity, identity, individuality, respect, privacy, choice and independence
• Provides restorative care by using restorative techniques under the direction of the registered staff and the Restorative Care Team in areas such as ambulation, feeding, dressing and grooming etc. and accurately documents the same
• Assists in the activities and recreational programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Personal Support Worker Certificate that meets the program requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board to issue a personal support worker certificate.
• Committed to providing care and work with a person-centered approach
• Experience in providing physical, social and emotional needs that are in tune with people’s changing needs
• Ability to interact with seniors in a way that it can be understood and communicate in a way that meets every individual’s needs and preferences including those that are cognitively challenged.
• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and professionalism when working with families and other professionals.
• Demonstrated success in communicating with all levels of the organization that includes communicate effectively with staff, residents, families/visitors delivery/service personnel and the general public.
• Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Good judgment skills and the ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Clear TB test, annual flu immunization.
  Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)

Must be available to work as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and to work all shifts and all areas of the Manor if required by the Director of Resident Care.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply by submitting a Resume to: jobs@hch.ca

Holland Christian Homes welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Holland Christian Homes is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Applicants agree that by providing personal information in response to this posting, and otherwise in any recruitment process with the Company, such personal information may be retained and used by HCH for a period of one (1) year from the date of this application, for the purpose of consideration for employment opportunities which may arise during that time period, unless an Applicant notifies the Company to the contrary.”

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Disclaimer:

In keeping with Long Term Care reform, best practices, funding and direction this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions not noted here