Victorian Order of Nurses
VON Canada is Canada’s only, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization. For more than 115 years, our nurses, therapists and other health care providers have cared for Canadians in their own homes. Today, we offer more than 75 home care, personal support, and community services designed to help people of all ages to get healthy and stay healthy. Our team of more than 5,000 staff and 9,000 volunteers serves Canadians in more than 1,200 communities across our country.
Position: Personal Support Worker - Client Care
Region: Hastings
Description: The PSW/DSW provides personal care and health maintenance to individuals and families in the home setting within the framework of VON philosophy, policies, procedures and standards, in community health care. Work will be scheduled in the evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:
This position provides community support services including personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation to clients in their homes.
Qualifications:
- Personal Support Worker/Developmental Services Worker Certificate/Diploma
- Current First Aid / CPR Certificate will be requested
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organization skills
- Ability to work independently and problem solve
- Capability to adapt to change and work in various social and economic environments
- Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
- Valid driver’s license & use of a reliable vehicle with current car insurance
- Current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
- A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements
VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at
http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.
Salary: TBD
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE)
Deadline for Application: Wednesday, June 27, 2018
How to Apply: Applications are accepted while this link is active:
http://jobs.jobvite.com/von/job/oBWT6fwg/apply
Location: Picton
Profession Type: Personal Support Workers
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