Private Personal Support Worker

Company: Six Nations of the Grand River

PRIVATE PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER – 163R1-23-2

Home & Community Care, Six Nations Health Services

Contract

Join a supportive team of Health Care Professionals that help provide high-quality care for an individual in their home environment.

 

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, December 6 for Private Personal Support Worker, with Home & Community Care, Six Nations Health Services Department.  The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website.  Online applications accepted through https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/.

 

NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED. Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

 

JOB SUMMARY: The Private Personal Support Worker (PSW) will report to and work under the direction and supervision of the Home & Community Care Case Manager & the Private Client. The Private PSW will be assisting 48-year-old female Quadriplegic with all activities of daily living.

 

We currently have a strong group of caregivers but need to add a few more staff to the team. Experience is an asset but not required. The job involves personal care, meal preparation, & housekeeping. Additional duties as directed.

 

Self-Scheduling Shifts in a non-smoking household.

 

Type	Contract
Closing Date	December 6, 2023
Term:	12 months
Hours of Work	Variable
Wage	$23.98 per hour (*with potential wage enhancement)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• PSW Diploma
• Up to date immunization record including mandatory annual influenza vaccination.  
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Valid Driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, with adequate insurance.

 

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

 

Method #1:  Online

1. Please visit: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/ to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
2. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which include:
   1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
   2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
   3. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
3. If you have any questions or need assistance please reach out to Alkiie Froman, Human Resource Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext 5727 or via email at HRBP2@sixnations.ca.

 

 

Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:

1. Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
2. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
3. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
4. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
5. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

 

Private Personal Support Worker –Contract – 163R1-23-2

                                                c/o Reception Desk

                                                Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

                                                P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

                                                Ohsweken, Ontario  N0A 1M0

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION – HEALTH SERVICES 

 

 

POSITION TITLE:                                Personal Support Worker

 

LOCATION:                              Private Client Home

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

 

Reports to and works under the direction and supervision from Private Client with additional collaboration from Home & Community Care Case Manager.

 

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

 

To assist Private Client in the performance of statutory, operational and advisory service duties related the health & wellbeing of the private client, while adhering to Six Nations Health Services and Six Nations Grand River’s policies and procedures established by Six Nations Elected Council for HCC program.  

 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Technical Functions:
   • Functioning in accordance with current standards, policies and procedures and practices of Six Nations Home & Community Care for Personal Support Workers.
   • Responsible for skill improvement and self-growth by attending orientation and all mandatory in-services.
   • Providing a stable, safe environment while maintaining the Private Client’s activities of daily living by:
     • Assisting with personal care – bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding and mobility assistance; To complete any other task delegated by Private Client that has been previously established by a Registered Nurse in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Guidelines for Decision Making
     • Performing a variety of household duties – light housekeeping, laundry, planning nutritional meals including special diets as requested by Private Client.
     • Wear name tags

 

2. Communications Functions:
   • Demonstrates a caring attitude toward the client, family members, and other team members and for the position itself.
   • Demonstrates confidence as a Personal Support Worker
   • The safety of the client is maintained by carrying out duties according to Health and Safety Standards for clients, for self and other personnel.

 

3. Administrative Functions:
   • Maintaining proper use of client charts
     • Observing and reporting pertinent data related to the client or their environment to the HCC Case Manager.
     • Reporting and discussing any requests for changes in the treatment plan by the Private Client to the HCC Case Manager.
     • Providing instruction in activities of daily living as directed by the treatment plan.
     • Cooperating with fellow Private PSWs to deliver Private Client care.
     • Working with other health care team members (e.g. Nurses, Physiotherapists) to assist in achieving the treatment goal.
     • Ensuring that all required documentation is completed for all service provision.
     • Client documentation to be forwarded to Home & Community Care quarterly for medical records.

 

• Presents a positive image of Personal Support Services:
  • Presenting self in an acceptable, professional manner
  • Uniforms preferred – clean, neat and tidy in appearance
  • Good personal hygiene
  • Closed toe shoes – “must have indoor shoes” as per policy.

 

4. Other Functions:
   • Provides support to the Six Nations Emergency Measures Plan by ensuring awareness of the Emergency Measures Plan and assistance as instructed by the Director of Health Services.
   • It is the responsibility of the employee to be aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures, including those that relate to the Private Client’s safety, staff safety and risk management.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

• Working location is at Private Client’s personal residence. Minor administrative duties can be completed offsite at Home & Community Care location.
• Works involved external contact with referring agencies, direct client contact, including clients’ families.
• Work involves moderate physical activity through homemaking service.

 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

 

With the Private Client

Receives direction, guidance, discuss priority plans, while receiving instruction, from Private Client to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively.

 

With fellow Private PSW team

Promotes courtesy, cooperation and teamwork with fellow Private PSW(s).  

 

With the Case Manager

            May receive additional direction, guidance, and discuss plans, priorities; receive instruction, supervision, priorities, or interact to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively.

 

With the Other Staff/Six Nations Agencies

            Promotes courtesy, cooperation and teamwork with all staff.

 

With the Public/Clients

 Represents and promotes the Six Nations HCC program in a courteous, positive, and cooperative manner, provides information and assistance.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

 

Minimum Requirements:

• PSW Diploma/Certification
• Up to date immunization record including mandatory annual influenza vaccination.
• Valid Driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, with adequate insurance.

 

Other Related Skills:

• Will possess the following qualities:
  • Caring, nurturing, confident, dependable, and motivated.
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Flexible – as changes may occur within the schedule (there may be call from fellow Private PSWs or Private Client to cover a shift). Available for all hours of service as the Private PSW program operates 365 days with 24 hour service provision as required.
• Must be in good physical health – ability to bend, lift, walk, sit, carry, pull, push and kneel.
• Communicating with fellow Private PSWs regarding Private Client related issues.
• Maintaining confidentiality.

 

IMPACT OF ERROR:

 

Errors in judgement and in the conduct of duties could lead to loss credibility, poor public relation, confusion, duplication of effort and misinformation being given to the Director of Health Services, Human Services Committee, Six Nations Elected Council, Government Agencies and the public.

 

CONTROL:

 

Guiding principles set by Health Services Department and Six Nations Elected Council. Works within the administrative policies and procedures established by the Six Nations Elected Council for the Health Services Department and other legislation provided by the respective governments.