| Job description |
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Nucleus Independent Living is a non-profit organization that provides exceptional 24 hour support services to seniors who require physical assistance in the routine activities of daily living (ADL), which enables greater independence, dignity and comfort to the consumer, their families and friends.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver consumer-directed support services, respecting the individuality and dignity of each consumer. Service tasks include, but are not limited to:
Personal Support
- Washing/bathing/showering; mouth care; hair care
- Dressing/undressing
- Assistance with toileting
- Transferring/positioning/turning
- Preventative skin care, changing dressings (not wound care)
- Routine hand/foot care
- Exercising/range of motion
- Assistance with eating
- Medication assistance
- Escorts to medical appointments
- Essential communications
Homemaking
- Meal preparation including menu planning; groceries; cooking; clean-up
- Light house cleaning including tidying of rooms; dishes; dusting; sweeping; mopping; vacuuming; washing floors; cleaning and disinfecting sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, mirrors
- Laundry and ironing
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Qualifications:
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited institution (RPN certification an asset)
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Valid Drivers License and Insurance
- Clean driving abstract and a well-maintained and reliable vehicle
- Minimum one (1) or more years of recent work experience providing personal support services to seniors in a seniors program (i.e.: Adult Day Program, Long Term-Care etc.)
- Solid knowledge of the legislation, principles, practices and methods of providing personal support services to the seniors population
- Awareness of issues and strategies affecting the provision of services to seniors
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, both oral and written
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build a positive rapport and trusting relationships
- Demonstrated ability to listen and follow verbal instructions as directed by the consumer
- Commitment to working all shifts (days, evenings and overnights in a rotating schedule) over a 24 hour period, including weekends and holidays
- Reliability and punctuality are a must
- Understanding of abuse prevention strategies
- Understanding of PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act) legislative requirements and the proven ability to work within therapeutic boundaries
- Able to assist consumers with standing, walking, sitting, lifting and transferring movements - Able to freely lift 23 Kgs (50 lbs)
- Good computer skills and ability to use of various electronic communication devices (cell phones, blackberries)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- A Criminal and Sexual Offenders Record Check will be conducted
- A Drivers Abstract and validation of insurance will be conducted
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| Third party mediation allowed : |
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| Telecommute : |
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