Personal Support Worker near Scarborough (PSW-D)
(Bargaining Unit Position)
Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.
Position type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: near Kennedy Rd and Ellesmere Rd
Hours of Work: Sunday to Thursday, 10 am - 6pm
Salary: $28.76 hourly (as per CA)
Submit resume to: ramya.rengaraman@homesfirst.on.ca
APPLICANTS MUST QUOTE “PSW-D”
This position assists clients who are housed within Homes First Society 39 Dundalk to maintain optimal health and mental health stability, while adhering to the mission statement and policies & procedures of Homes First Society.
Job Description:
- Assist clients with residency, meals, room cleaning, grooming and hygiene, laundry, recreational and leisure activities and health monitoring
- Arrange, remind and/or escort clients to medical, psychiatric, dental and diagnostic appointments and/or treatments
- Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent time management skills
- About to work independently and in inter-dependent teams
- Update client files accordingly, keep accurate records and document daily information
Qualifications:
- Personal Support Worker Certification or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge of mental health issues and several years’ experience working with people with mental health issues.
- Certificates in First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention
- Ability to work shifts.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with the homeless population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness an asset
- excellent interpersonal skills
- Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub’s Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector considered an asset
Working in an environment where there may be smoke is required.
The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society.
Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation
Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
Please note, all candidates offered a position with Homes First from September 8, 2021 onward must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status as a condition of employment. Please note Homes First will comply with its human rights obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled to accommodation.
