Attendant Care Worker

Serenity at Home Support Services Inc. is seeking

PSW'S, DSW'S, ATTENDANT CARE WORKERS

in the Middlesex County area

At Serenity at Home:

You will be assigned permanently to clients you are scheduled with Minimum 3 hour visits, so reduced traveling

Pay is $20.00 Hourly, goes up to $23.00 Hourly December 1st 2023.

Current position is for 25 - 35 hours weekly

POSITION

The Serenity at Home Support Services Inc. Attendant/Home Care Worker is responsible for providing care to elders and others who require care and resources in their homes. We are also advocates for our clients and all of our Attendant Care Workers are dedicated to ensuring all clients are getting the services they need, and feeling good about the care they are receiving.

Scope

The Attendant/Home Care Worker provides and coordinates individualized care and resources to elders, disabled and others so that they may continue to live in their homes and in the community. Home Care may include personal care, transportation, house cleaning, providing meals, and other health and wellness related activities.

The Attendant/Home Care Worker is also responsible for administering the Client Care Program. The Coordinator will maintain confidential client files and will prepare and present reports and information as required. The Attendant/Home Care Worker will ensure that all Home Care is provided in a caring, and respectful way in keeping with all relevant policies and procedures.

Coordinated Home Care Standards

The Attendant/Home Care Worker will liaise with other community services and resources to ensure that other resources are involved, if required. The Coordinator will also provide information and education to individuals and groups in the community, as required and requested.

Failure to provide adequate services may put elders and others at risk and/or force elders to move from their homes before they are prepared to do so.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Major responsibilities and target accomplishments expected of the position including the typical problems encountered in carrying out the responsibilities.

Main Activities

· Provide Client/Home Care to elders, disabled persons, emotional disorders or mental disabilities and others in the community

· Provide Attendant/Home Care including general housekeeping, companion care, personal care, meals, and other services as requested

· Transport Attendant/Home Care clients to appointments and activities

· Assist with exercise plans and activities of daily living

· Organize time and resources based on the individual needs of clients

· Manage any unanticipated events or unstable situations

· Administer the Attendant/HomeCare Program in order to ensure that the program is delivered in an appropriate, caring and respectful manner

· Ensure that care is provided according to all relevant policies, procedures and regulations

· Monitor supplies and resources

· Identify persons requiring home care and client needs

· Make recommendations for changes and improvements to the program, as required

· Discuss any concerns with the Executive Director and or Assistant Executive Director

· Coordinate appropriate care and equipment including other community resources, as required

· Establish and maintain a current, accurate, confidential client reporting system

· Provide information to other health care professionals, as required

· Consult with family members and other supports to ensure that care is

Ongoing and that all client needs are identified and met

Education

· Developmental Service Worker, Personal Support Worker or equivalent

· First Aid CPR Level C

· Safe Food Handling

Company Advantages

· Once booked with a client they are your client consistently

· Employee Incentive Program

· Competitive Wage

· Work with a professional, caring and truly dedicated staff team

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

COVID-19 considerations:
Per visit client screening
Required PPE
Infection Control
Staff Training

Experience:

• PSW: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lucan, ON (required)

Work Location: In person