Personal Support Worker (Float) Eastern & Western Districts - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description

Job descriptionCarefor Health & Community Services is currently searching for a full-Time Permanent Personal Support Workers as a float to service our clients in the Eastern and Western Districts of Ottawa. Staff would be expected to follow a schedule that has been thoughtfully planned out by the personal support services managers to provide our clients with care and support so they can stay at their own homes longer and more safely.What you will do:

• 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.

What we are looking for:

• can make a commitment of at 75 hours/biweekly
• are flexible to accommodate day shifts from 7:00 am-3:00 pm and evening shifts from 3:00 pm-11:00 pm and commit to shifts every second weekend (both Saturday and Sunday). To support planning, we will always make your schedule available two weeks in advance.
• see the possibilities in others and can support them to reach their full potential
• can access ZOOM for a video interview
• can use smartphone for communication and for screening applications
• communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• have strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• have physical fitness sufficient to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients
• are compassionate, empathetic, and creative
• have a desire to advocate for others and impact their community

You will need to have

• 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 student.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector check (obtained within previous six months)
• Up to date immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella, and hepatitis
• Negative tuberculosis test
• Experience with Palliative Care is considered an asset
• First Aid CPR is considered an asset

What can we offer you:

• Competitive wages (in addition to the Provincial government $3/hr. wage enhancement) CAD$38,359.53- CAD$47,949.42
• Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
• Pay in lieu of benefits and vacation
• Paid Travel and time
• Paid 3-day orientation
• Paid professional development and training
• Paid education bursaries
• Employee Assistance Program
• Smartphone
• All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Flexible work schedules
• Convenience to work in an area that is close to your home
• 24/7 on-call Supervisors’ support
• Opportunities for growth
• FT and PT opportunities
• A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years. Carefor’s strength is our frontline staff and their commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate support to clients in need.Please visit www.carefor.ca to learn about the range of programs and services we offer to the Champlain Region.Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know 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.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $19.67-$24.74 per hourBenefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-08-27Quick Apply

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