Position Title: Personal Support Worker’s (PSW)

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: Casual

Posting Closes/Deadline: Open

Position Summary:

To deliver homecare to the Aamjiwnaang First Nation community members. Homecare services include: Respite care, housekeeping services, meal preparation, personal care, assistance with routine activities of daily living, simple non-nursing bedside care, and childcare for children whose regular care taker is absent or recovering as a result of illness or accident. Reports to and works under the direction of the Home and Community Care Program Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Experience and knowledge in meeting the needs of clients and/or families.
• Following the care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in the client’s behavior to the appropriate member of the healthcare team.
• Working under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
• Performing delegated tasks (only if they are trained to perform the delegated task).
• Assisting with ambulation, positioning and transferring using mechanical lifts.
• Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing and perineal care.
• Assisting with eating, dressing and grooming.
• Documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and other findings.
• Reporting behavioral and clinical changes to a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Resource Nurse or Supervisor.
• Self-actualization by helping client reach maximum potential.
• Sensitive to the well-being of children, families, and those who are elderly, handicapped, disabled, ill or convalescent.
• Ability to teach basic homemaking skills through instruction and demonstration.
• Ability to use their homemaking skills in a simple, practical manner.
• Ability to maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Overall competency in working under pressure.
• Experience in providing general care and support.
• Knowledge of home care services.
• Proficient in written and oral communication.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to work with diverse and high-risk populations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow oral and written directions well
• Ability to adapt to changing needs of clients

Requirements:

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certification from a recognized educational institution
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Police record check (CPIC), within 2 years
• Immunizations current
• CPR and First Aid certificate
• WHMIS training
• Safe Food Handler’s certificate
• High level appreciation and sensitivity to Indigenous issues, beliefs, and values
• Must have reliable transportation
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Other Considerations:

Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates with relevant on reserve employment and/or those with knowledge and understanding of Aamjiwnaang and history and community.

Application Process:

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your resume and cover letter via mail or email or fax or in person to:

Aamjiwnaang First Nation

978 Tashmoo Avenue

Sarnia, ON

N7T 7H5

Attention: Ashley Fisher, Human Resources Officer

or

[email protected]

or

519-336-0382 fax

For more information, check us out online at www.aamjiwnaang.ca