Home Support Worker (Casual) - Home Care & Support - WWM & CHO - 172543

Open to the Public

Casual Home Support Worker

Health PEI

Location - Home Care & Support, 310 Brophy Avenue, Summerside &

Home Care & Support, Community Hospital, O’Leary

(To Create a Casual List UPSE)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The primary purpose of the Home Care Program is to enable individuals to achieve and/or maintain health and personal independence in the community and to supplement the care and support available from family and friends. This service is provided by a multi-disciplinary team of which the Home Support Worker is an integral member.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• assisting individuals with the activities of daily living including, but not limited to, bathing, dressing, transferring, meal preparation, respite and essential household tasks;
• assessing, documenting and reporting client's progress to the Team Leader/Coordinator;
• educating, supporting and encouraging individuals and families to take responsibility for meeting their own needs;
• fostering a positive working relationship with clients and their families, other service providers and community agencies;
• participating in case conferences by sharing pertinent information concerning client progress;
• performing other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Resident Care Worker Program, Licensed Nursing Program or equivalent as recognized by the employer;
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment;
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable and to work independently with little supervision;
• Performing client assessments – ie TLR assessments, and falls risk screen in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team;
• Capable of sustained physical activity and physical ability to complete personal care;
• Excellent communication, organizational and decision-making skills in dealing with clients and families;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and families in the home setting;
• Time Management skills;
• Stress Management skills;
• Conflict Resolution skills;
• Ability to utilize smart phones, virtual applications such as TEAMS, WEBEX;
• Current CPR, TLR, WHMIS and hand hygiene certificate;
• Learning Essentials and Approaches to Palliative for Personal Support Workers (LEAP PSW) is preferred;
• Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences (CRADLE) is preferred;
• Knowledge in provision of personal care and support to clients living at home;      
• Knowledge of proper Home Care Techniques including feeding and activities of daily living;
• Knowledge of community resources relevant to home care;
• Require computer experience with basic data entry skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle;
• Must be available to work during days, evenings, weekends, holidays and storm days as required;
• Must be bondable/security checked;

Other Qualifications:

• Recent provincial home care experience (within one year) is preferred.
• Alaya Care experience/training will be considered an asset 
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention will be considered an asset.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) will be considered an asset;
• Professional boundaries training will be considered an asset;
• Experience in chronic care, and/or palliative care will be considered an asset;
• Advanced Code White training will be considered an asset;

Casual employment lists are used to meet staffing needs arising from vacation, sick, and other short-term leaves and will be dependent on the needs of the employer. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications, as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. Applications will be kept on file for one year.  We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:                     $30.35 - $33.01 per hour    

Bi-Weekly Hours:             Casual, On Demand / Days , Evenings, Weekends, Holidays / 7.5 hour shifts. Casual employees are called on short notice to relieve staff that are on leave and unavailable to work. The number of shifts may vary  depending on the worksite. The work for this position will be on-call basis only.

Posting ID:                          172543-0326HCCO

Closing Date:                      Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return application forms to PEI Public Service Commission, c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É, 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, C1N 5L2. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 888-8083. DUE TO THE FACT THAT RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS BY FAX CANNOT BE GUARANTEED, APPLICANTS TRANSMITTING THEIR APPLICATIONS BY FAX MAY WISH TO CONFIRM RECEIPT BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON. Please ensure that the appropriate Job Posting ID # is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca. Application forms may also be obtained at any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., or by telephoning (902) 888-8013.