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About the Role

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join their Adult Day Program. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities and supporting program operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist clients with activities of daily living (e.g., walking, positioning, transfers, toileting, personal hygiene, eating, and feeding).
• Perform food preparation, table setup, and serving.
• Assist with the delivery of activities of daily living, education, and recreation based on clients’ cognitive and physical capabilities.
• Pick up and drop off clients from agency vehicles and/or Wheel-Trans at the program site.
• Document and report clients’ daily progress as required.
• Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the program space and activity areas.

Requirements

• Graduated from a recognized Personal Support Worker Program or equivalent (e.g., RPN) or is an internationally-trained nurse.
• At least 1 year of experience in a community/facility setting working with seniors.
• Sensitivity to seniors with needs related to aging, physical, and mental health.
• Able to perform client transfers and daily living activities; lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods.
• Possess a caring attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work shift hours, including Saturdays.
• Proficiency in English and a second language commonly used by clients such as Cantonese/Mandarin is an asset.
• Valid First Aid & CPR certificate, and Food Handlers’ certificate.
• Clear vulnerable sector check completed within one year.

Skills

• Personal Support Worker skills
• Client transfer
• Daily living activities assistance
• Food preparation
• Interpersonal skills
• English proficiency
• Cantonese/Mandarin proficiency (asset)
• First Aid
• CPR
• Food Handling

Location

• 705 Progress Ave., Scarborough

Work Type

• Part Time Permanent
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 1 year of experience

Education Level

• Personal Support Worker Program graduate
• RPN
• Internationally-trained nurse

Salary/Compensations

• $21 – $23 hourly (wage enhancement included)

Benefits

• RRSP match
• Comprehensive Orientation Program
• Training and Education Subsidy

About the Company

• Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established in 1976.
• Their services have expanded from meals-on-wheels to a full range of community support services across the Greater Toronto Area.
• They employ over 550 staff and utilize 850 volunteers to serve over 15,000 clients annually, including seniors, adults, and youth with various challenges.

Equal Opportunity

• Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer.
• They are committed to a barrier-free environment and provide accommodation during the hiring process.