JOB POSTING

Competition Number 2022-92

Union/Non-Union: OPSEU
Position: Personal Support Worker (Residential Worker)
Status: Casual
Program: Specialized Housing
Initially assigned to: To be determined

Purpose:
Reporting to the Program Manager, Personal Support Workers provide hands on assistance to clients and the Specialized Housing Program. Personal Support Workers will be responsible for providing care focussing on the client’s activities of daily living.

Education and training:

• Proof of successful completion of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate from a recognized Ontario PSW program or 3 to 5 years’ experience providing personal support in the daily living of residential clients

Requirements:

• A negative Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• A valid class G driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Daily access to a reliable vehicle
• Current CPR certificate - level C or willingness to obtain
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training or willingness to obtain
• Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Current Safe Food Handling course or willingness to obtain
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job; lifting, carrying, positioning, transferring, holding, bending
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Experience:

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate plus 1 year of experience or 3-5 years of experience without a PSW certificate
• Recent experience working with vulnerable populations, specifically adults living with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or acquired brain injury (ABI) and/or Addictions and/or complex healthcare needs providing assessments and rehabilitation services

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic working knowledge of computer software
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in managing challenging behaviours
• Excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as per PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act)

Personal Suitability:

• Commitment to continuous learning
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care
• Willing to work flexible hours; days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for the position based on their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications as identified in their resume

Shift: Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

French Language Services Required: Bilingualism is an asset. If no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual candidates will be considered

Salary: $18.29 – $20.66/hour

Please send a resume and cover letter and note the job competition number (see above).

CMHA-NBD promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experiences, from Indigenous communities, people of all races, colors, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations to apply. We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $18.47-$20.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid Class G driver's license?
• Do you have daily access to an insured vehicle?

Work Location: In person

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