Personal Support Worker - Personal Support Worker, Hospice
Full-TimeDeadline 7/8/27
CA$20.72 - CA$27.20
Entry
Certification, Incomplete, Bachelor of Science (BS)
Cornwall, ON, Canada
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Ontario Certified Personal Support Worker Certificate and/or National Association of Career Colleges (NAC) Certificate, or foreign-trained Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing student, or second-year Registered Practical Nurse student.
Clear vulnerable sector check obtained within the previous six months.
Negative tuberculosis test.
Household management experience.
Experience working with elderly or vulnerable-sector clients.
Good written and verbal communication in English.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to adjust to working with people of different backgrounds and abilities.
Responsibilities
Assist clients with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, transferring, grooming, and bathing.
Launder clothes and linens.
Provide light cleaning.
Provide respite care.
Prepare light meals.
Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support.
Document client reports on the plan of care and changes in behaviour or daily routines.
Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
Bilingualism in English and French.
Previous housekeeping experience.
Experience with palliative care.
First Aid and CPR.
Who We Are
Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 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 Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.
For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.
Overview
The Personal/Home Support Worker provides personal support services in the hospice with the framework of Carefor policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to meet the needs of clients to attain an optimal level of comfort and well being.
Responsibilities
Assist in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, grooming, and bathing
Provide laundering of clothes and linens
Provide light cleaning
Provide respite care
Provide light meal preparation
Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support
Document reports for clients on their plan of care and any changes in the behaviour of daily routines
Other 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, Foreign Trained BScN, BScN Nursing Student, or second year RPN student.
Clear vulnerable Sector check (obtained within previous six months)
Negative tuberculosis test
Household management experience
Experience working with elderly/vulnerable sector
Good communication in English, both written and verbal
Bilingualism is an asset (English and French)
Ability to work independently
Ability to adjust to working with people of different backgrounds and abilities.
Previous housekeeping experience is an asset
Experience with Palliative Care is considered an asset
First Aid CPR is considered an asset
What We Offer
Competitive wages (in addition to the Provincial government $3/hr. wage enhancement)
Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Employee Group Benefit Plan (Full-Time Permanent Employees Only)
Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
Paid Travel and time
Paid Orientation
Paid professional development and training
Employee Assistance Program
EDI Statement
Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.