PSW for Community & Home (30yFemale)

Hello,

My name is Myra Arsenault. I am a mature student taking Communications at Trent University. I also volunteer online for Durham Community Care and The Arthritis Society. I am looking for a support assistant to help me access places in the community and to help in my home. They must be LGBTQ+ friendly, be disability educated and have a bright personality.

Pay rate is $18 to $22. With vacation pay on each cheque and public holiday pay. Hours range from 3 to 18.5 but will commonly be in 3 to 10 range. Funding provided from Direct Funding and the Ontario Ministry of Health

Requirements

• Up to date background check
• Availability Friday evenings and other timings
• Knowledge/ experience of dysautonomia and PTSD
• Patient, positive, clean and cheerful personality
• Respectful of others
• Be organized, punctual, positive and dependable
• Knowledge and ability to navigate in the community
• Ability to break tension during silence
• Non smoker due to allergies
• Updated COVID and flu vaccines
• Reliable vehicle and clean drivers abstract
• Understanding of good home hygiene and cleaning
• Willing to wear full PPE while in the home (not contagious, need of cleanliness - indoor clothing, mask, foot covers)
• Willing to perform basic needs and household tasks
• Maintain confidentiality

Tasks

• Attending to emotional, psychological and physical needs while out and at home
• Helping with bags and mobility aids
• Helping with errands, medical appointments and other outings
• Opening doors
• Picking up from food banks and other shops (with out or without the employer)
• Companionship
• Mobility assistance from off of couch and chair during flares
• Monitoring during showering due to low BP
• Household assistance: dishes, cleaning, cooking, bringing in the mail, mopping
• Other tasks considered ADLs but cannot do alone due to personal limits
• Provide services in home and elsewhere in the community
• Respond immediately to emergencies: low BP, finding a bathroom, etc
• Blood pressure monitoring

Thank you!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 18.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have a G2/G with reliable vehicle?
• Why are you interested in the position?
• What is your availability?
• Do you have recent COVID vaccine? (Vulnerable client)
• What type of hobbies and activities do you enjoy?
• What is Dysautonomia?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person