(PSW) - Personal Support Worker
- Employer
- AFIMAC Canada
- Location
- Brampton, Ontario
- Closing date
- Nov 7, 2024
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- Discipline
- Personal Support Worker
- Work Setting
- Other - Work Setting
- Hours
- Full-time
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AFIMAC Canada is currently hiring a Personal Support Worker/Developmental Service Worker for an immediate position in Southwestern Ontario.
Successful candidates must be willing to work 40-72 hours per week and must be willing to travel and live away from home when required (accommodations and daily meal per diem will be provided).
***Please note this is a contract position, so it may not be suitable to someone currently working full time***
You will earn:
Required:
Valid G or G2 Driver's License and Vehicle.
Experience:
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service.
Physical capabilities:
Able to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach freely and for extended periods; able to lift 23 kilograms independently; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting; able to re-position clients in bed.
Basic Duties of AFIMAC PSW's include but are not limited to:
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
To be eligible to work for AFIMAC you must meet the following criteria:
Experience:
Successful candidates must be willing to work 40-72 hours per week and must be willing to travel and live away from home when required (accommodations and daily meal per diem will be provided).
***Please note this is a contract position, so it may not be suitable to someone currently working full time***
You will earn:
- $27.50 per hour before overtime
- $30 per day non-taxed meal allowance (when lodging required)
- Hotel Accommodations Provided (when required)
Required:
Valid G or G2 Driver's License and Vehicle.
Experience:
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service.
Physical capabilities:
Able to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach freely and for extended periods; able to lift 23 kilograms independently; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting; able to re-position clients in bed.
Basic Duties of AFIMAC PSW's include but are not limited to:
- Work with Individual Support Plans, Positive Behavioural Support Plans and/or any other plan set forth specific to the client.
- Complete all required paperwork and documentation daily
- Provide care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Provides personal care for residents including all activities of daily living to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
To be eligible to work for AFIMAC you must meet the following criteria:
- Strong written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Proven skills to appropriately manage crisis situations
- PSW or DSW certificate/diploma preferred
- Experience caring for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (preferred)
- 1-year experience using mechanical lifts and transfer (preferred)
- Current vulnerable sector search within 6 months or willing to obtain (mandatory)
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain (mandatory)
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal required
- Able and willing to work 12-hour shifts, 4-7 days per week while on assignment
- A Canadian resident and/or legally allowed to work full-time hours within Canada .
Experience:
- PSW/DSW: 1 year
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