Location: Various Residential Locations both throughout Durham Region and Surrounding Area
Number of positions: 3 – 5
Work Hours: Full-time, Part-time, Occasional, Diverse Hours Available — Shift Work Options; Possible Flexibility
Pay: Negotiable on experience and credentials. Competitive
Benefits (Yes/No?): Possibility after probationary period
Education and Certificates Required: PSW certification from an approved and recognized educational institution and/or RN/RPN/DSW/HCA/Personal Attendant certification and/or RN or RPN students with a minimum successful completion of 1 year and/or Foreign trained Nurse, Midwife or Physicians and/or graduates of a paramedic program
Number of Years of Previous Experience Required: Equivalent experience starts at 3+ yrs. direct experience
Start Date: : Immediately (A.S.AP.)
Main Responsibilities:
- Activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing and bathing
- Meal planning and preparation
- Mobility and transfers
- Light household duties such as cleaning, laundry and washing dishes
- Provision of special functions that have been taught, with respect to the client by a regulated health professional.
- Reporting changes in client behaviour and condition
Job Requirements:
- PSW certification from an approved and recognized Canadian or equivalent educational institution
- RN/RPN/DSW/HCA/Personal Attendant certification
- RN or RPN students with a minimum successful completion of 1 year
- Foreign trained Nurse, Midwife or Physicians
- Graduates of a paramedic program
- 3 years’ experience in providing homemaking and/or personal support services, including care of seniors, children
- Experience working in the community as a PSW is an asset
- Ability to read, write and speak English (equivalent to grade 10 level).
- Demonstrated commitment to client and family centred care
- Use of proper body mechanics and successful completion of physical readiness test to ensure safe work practices are followed including mobility, transfers, bending, lifting, push and pulling
- Demonstrated ability to recognize safety concerns, communicate effectively using a computer and/or mobile device
- Requires good judgement, the ability to work independently and work cooperatively with the care-giving team
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills to safely service clients
- Immunization for measles, rubella and varicella, and prophylaxis immunization of Hepatitis B is strongly urged. Must be screened for tuberculosis where required (i.e., long term care facility).
- Ability to travel between assignments by public transportation or by car
- Flexible to work weekends
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is a definite asset
Assets: Fluency to speak Cantonese
Vaccination Required: VHA Home HealthCare will consider cases needing accommodation as stipulated by the Ontario Human Rights Code. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of grounds protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a request for accommodation with an explanation of the ground and/or any supporting documentation to assist in the determination of exemption from this condition.
Social Interaction : Important and constant
Company Culture: VHA has over 90 years of experience providing high quality care you can be proud of a stimulating, diverse, inclusive, and sociable client and family focused work environment
A variety of full-time and part time positions. We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning competitive compensation and paid orientation
Eligible staff are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package, pension is available to eligible staff a confidential, free Employee Assistance Program is available to all staff and service providers. We foster a supportive, and respectful team environment
Describe the Ideal Candidate for this Role: Demonstrated ability to recognize safety issues and follow safe work practices
Possess a compassionate and flexible nature, and a client-centred approach to caregiving
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Requires good judgement, problem solving and assessment abilities
A keen desire to learn
Communication: Fluent Written & Spoken English
(Cantonese or other languages an asset)
