Personal Support Worker (Homemaking)
About SPRINT Senior Care:
We began caring for seniors and enabling seniors to care for themselves in 1983. We continue to do so today as an accredited, not-for-profit community support service agency in Toronto by offering a wide range of practical and low-cost services to seniors and their caregivers. Our services help seniors stay safe, connected, and live as independently as possible. They also prevent premature or inappropriate institutionalization.
Position Type:
Bargaining Unit Position , Contract Position– 8 Months
Monday to Friday, 10am to 2:30pm
Work Location:
Various locations including client residences throughout the community and SPRINT Senior Care sites.
Job Summary:
Light household management and shopping. Encourage clients to live independently as long as possible; report and document any changes in client’s health status and undertake necessary steps to ensure clients safety and well-being.
This position focuses on homemaking responsibilities and tasks.
What you will do:
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Housekeeping including laundry, cleaning bathroom and kitchen, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, etc.
- Shopping
- Complete the Home Safety Checklist and Service Plan
- Maintain accurate and timely reporting and documentation.
- As needed, the PSW may be responsible for assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to dressing, personal hygiene/grooming, mobility, toileting, medication assistance and meal preparation.
- Perform tasks and duties as assigned by the Supervisor and Manager.
What you will bring:
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate/Diploma, or equivalent, and meets provincial requirements.
- Must be able to meet physical demands of the role, including ability to assist clients with lifts/transfers, standing, walking, sitting and repositioning.
- Must maintain a positive attitude, and the ability to prioritize client needs.
- Experience working with clients with cognitive impairment and/or dementia, and experience working with and appropriately responding to clients who exhibit high intensity responsive behaviours.
- Demonstrated ability to interact positively with residents, families and coworkers.
- Effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
- First Aid/CPR is an asset.
Wage:
CA$25.81 per hour
Our Caring Workplace:
Working at SPRINT Senior Care, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of a passionate team committed to providing client-centred, high-quality services to seniors in our service area. SPRINT Senior Care’s inclusive environment is one of many benefits for staff, including SPRINT Senior Care’s dedication to staff wellness, a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, and comprehensive training and tuition reimbursement programs.
How To Apply
To submit your application click here: Personal Support Worker (Homemaking) – Toronto, ON – Indeed.com
SPRINT Senior Care encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our community.
SPRINT Senior Care is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.