Department: Health Services – Wellness Centre
Employment Status: Regular Full-time (1) and Casual On-Call (Please Indicate which you’re applying for)
Classification: Community Services 2
Salary: $23.28- $28.45/ hour
Evening and Weekend availability
The M’Chigeeng Wellness Centre is a senior living facility for independent individuals who require minimal assistance. At the Wellness Centre and in the community, we provide services to individuals who require additional home supports, such as daily exercise, hygiene care, meal preparation, wellness checks and light housekeeping.
Reporting Relationship
The Personal Support Worker will work under the direction of the Home Care Program Manager.
Position Summary
The Personal Support Worker will provide support services and personal care (depending on scheduled shifts) to the clients in their daily living activities within the Home Care Program and in the community of M’Chigeeng.
Essential Functions
To assist clients with personal care as assigned by immediate supervisor or designate such as:
- Follow responsibilities outlined in Shift Duty Schedule
- Report safety issues to Home Care Program Manager
- Maintain clean a safe environment
- Provide linkages with internal and external services as it relates to the care of Clients including Workplace Health & Safety standards
- Assist clients with personal care daily living and related functions as per needs outlined in individual care plans
- Assist in the delivery of client care plan as assigned
- Maintain accurate daily reports for effective client care
- Report changes, concerns of clients’ health to the HCC Nurse/Long Term Care Nurse
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in relation to all client services
- Complete other duties as assigned by Program Manager
Qualifications & Requirements
Preferred
Personal Support Worker Certificate with a minimum of two (2) years related work experience
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to own transportation is an asset
Minimum
Health Care Aide Certificate with two (2) years related work experience
Other
Must have current First Aid/CPR Certification,
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Able to work shift work and flexible hours
Experience working with the elderly is an asset
Ability to work within a team environment
Knowledge of the Ojibwe culture and traditions; fluency in the Ojibwe language is an asset
Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within 30 days, original or certified copy)
CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original.
Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:
Personal Support Workers
employment@mchigeeng.ca
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)
LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources employment@mchigeeng.ca
Open Until Filled