Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Aurora Adult Day Program - Full-time position

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Return of Service: $10,000 to new or recent PSW graduate as of April 1, 2023 in exchange for 12 month full-time commitment

The Adult Day Program (ADP) is a full-day community-based program, offering respite to caregivers and providing older adults and persons with age-related conditions with individualized plans of care. The program includes a variety of social and wellness activities, companionship, nutritious snacks, and lunch, in a safe, friendly, and caring environment while addressing social isolation for older adults.

The Role: Reporting to the Day Program Supervisor, you will provide personal care and social support.

Position Requirements:

• PSW certificate required
• Cognitive dementia experience
• Experience in Adult Day Program setting, an asset
• LTC experience an asset
• First Aid and CPR certification mandatory
• Experience working with/caring for seniors
• Well-developed team skills, leadership skills with ability to take initiative
• Effective problem solving and conflict management skills in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well within a changing environment
• Strong effective communication in English (verbal/written)
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Computer competency – word, outlook, database
• Successful completion of Food Handlers course
• Medication management an asset
• Driver's license an asset
• Fluency in both official languages (English & French) or other language(s), an asset

Responsibilities:

• Providing personal care, escorting & transferring, meal preparation to clients of the Adult Day Program
• Assisting with the ADP programs and completing computer documentation.

CHATS is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those candidates that meet the qualifications will be contacted.