Personal support worker – home support

Elqueena Support Services Inc. based in Thornhill, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Personal support worker – home support who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Elqueena Support Services Inc.
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $19.00 to $20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Thornhill, ON

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Hiring: Personal support worker – home support

Job Description

  • The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
  • The candidate must administer medications.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene tasks.
  • The candidate must feed or assist in feeding.
  • The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
  • The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
  • The candidate must provide companionship.
  • The candidate must provide personal care.
  • The candidate must prepare and serve healthy meals.
  • The candidate will be expected to perform administrative and office duties.
  • The candidate must gather information and write reports or case studies.
  • The candidate must conduct life skills workshops.
  • The candidate must assess clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services.
  • The candidate must assess the client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs.
  • The candidate must conduct follow-up assessments.
  • The candidate must provide suicide and crisis intervention.
  • The candidate must be able to resolve conflicts.
  • The candidate must supervise the activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses.
  • The candidate will be expected to implement substance abuse treatment programs.
  • The candidate will be expected to implement behavior management programs.
  • The candidate must establish a registry of special needs support workers.
  • The candidate must develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures.
  • The candidate will be expected to perform housekeeping duties.
  • The candidate will be responsible for food preparation.
  • The candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing specific community services.
  • The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a one-year to two-year College, CEGEP, or other non-university program.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people, 3 to 4 people, and 5 to 10 people.
  • The candidate must have Behaviour management Certification, Community disability studies Certification, Intensive behavioral intervention Certification, Mental health first aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Personal Support Worker Certificate, Medication Administration Certificate, and Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.
  • The candidate must complete Developmental services worker�(DSW)�Training.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
  • The candidate must be punctual.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  • The work environment is smoke-free.
  • Personal and social adjustment, health (substance abuse, gambling, behavioral disorders), and programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder are all part of the work environment.

Work setting

  • The candidate must work in a group home and a mental health institution, facility, or clinic.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough adult abuse registry check, child welfare check, and criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

tiffany@elqueena.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications
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