Personal Support Worker - Halton Region Programs

• Assisting clients with daily personal care activities, in keeping with their individual care plan
  • Bathing
  • Dressing/undressing
  • Personal hair care
  • Shaving/grooming
  • Mouth care
  • Preventative skin care
  • Other personal hygiene tasks
• Assisting clients with daily housekeeping activities, in keeping with their individual care plan
  • Light apartment housekeeping (sweeping, tidying, dishes etc.)
  • Laundry services
  • Light meal preparation / safe food handling
• Assisting clients in daily activities which maintain adequate levels of physical health and safety, in keeping with their individual care plan
  • Performing safety wellness checks
  • Medication reminders
  • Living area visual scans
  • Engaging clients in positive/social conversations
  • Encouraging clients to direct and/or participate in their own care
  • Assisting clients with general mobility needs (walking, movement, positioning etc.) in and around their home and the program location
  • Encouraging participation in HALS social and/or recreational activities
  • Assisting with basic range of motion exercises where required by the care plan
  • Demonstrating sensitivity and respect to clients who may be experiencing physical health challenges
  • Providing emotional and social support to both clients and their family members
  • Demonstrating a positive attitude and approach towards clients as unique individuals
• Performs daily work in keeping with the established Assisted Living procedures, processes and expectations
  • Answers call bells in a safe and timely manner
  • Observes and records client information/comments/issues/behaviours/changes on the 24-Hour Shift Report
  • Follows daily client care schedules as determined by the Manager or Supervisor
  • Maintains a clean and organized work environment
  • Reports critical client care information/issues to Manager or Supervisor right away
  • Understands and follows individual client care plans, seeks clarification from the Manager or Supervisor where care plan in unclear
  • Participating in team/group meetings
  • Other duties as requested or required

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Flexible, community-based work environment

• Paid Mileage and Travel Time
• % in lieu of benefits and vacation
• Paid per hour at a negotiated rate
• Employee Discount Program (Perkopolis)

We’re Committed to Equity

St. Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Interviews can be conducted in French if preferred. AI is used in the recruitment process.