Personal Care Attendant

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Job Overview:

To assist clients to carry out various tasks needed to accomplish their learning goals, in collaboration with educators and under supervision of the Service Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the client, Life Skills Educator, Health Educator and Service Manager to assist the client to accomplish their learning goals and engage in community participation.
• Provide support for clients to learn about grocery shopping (make lists, accompany to grocery store, shop on-line etc).
• Provide support for clients to access community resources (assist with phone calls, on-line searches, accompany in the community when necessary).
• Assist in the teaching of clients in the independent living philosophy and how to direct their own care.
• Assist Life Skills and/or Health Educators with individual and group client workshops/special events as needed.
• Establish good rapport and respectful relationships with clients while modeling client-focused service.
• Document as required (charts, communication books, incident reports, work orders etc).
• Function as an effective team member (participate in informal and formal meetings with clients, co-workers, families and multidisciplinary team working together to support clients to achieve their goals).
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of clients’ information according to standards of WPHC.
• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of clients, staff and visitors including:
• Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital, applicable legislation and procedures as pertinent to Gage Transition to Independent Living at 100 Merton Street.
• Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems.
• Taking corrective action, where possible.
• Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards.
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the Centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back.
• Evidence of good performance history and attendance record.

Key Qualifications:

• Personal Support Worker Certificate required
• Current registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)
• Demonstrated understanding of the philosophical basis of Independent Living
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the client learning process
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effectiveness in varying situations and with different tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and the trans-disciplinary team
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance, punctuality and reliability
• 3-5 years of experience working with people with disabilities in supportive housing settings preferred

At West Park Healthcare Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, an important part of living our brand. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.

Our accessible employment practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. For further assistance please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or call (416) 243-3600 extension 30620.

Join our team and help patients reclaim their lives at West Park Healthcare Centre!