Attendant Services Worker - Assisted Living - Job Description
You can make a difference in the lives of adults with physical disabilities who have chosen to maintain their independence by living in their own homes with pride and dignity. Assistance from a professional and friendly Worker is a key component to providing this quality service. It isn't an easy job, so only exceptional, caring people need apply.
We are currently looking to fill:
- Casual (Evenings and Nights preferred)
Responsibilities:
Activities of daily living that assist adults with physical disabilities, who self-direct their care, to live independently, including:
• Transferring/positioning/turning
• Dressing/undressing
• Washing/bathing
• Toileting including bowel, bladder and catheter care
• Light housekeeping/laundry assistance
• Meal preparation/assistance with eating
• Follow through on programs developed by an occupational therapist, physiotherapist and/or speech therapist
Qualifications:
• PSW certification or experience in the field preferred
• Ability to work shifts including days, evenings and/or overnights
• Commitment to work alternate weekends
• Successful criminal reference check
• Employment medical
Environment Conditions:
Exposure to:
• Household cleaners, pets, smoke, temperature fluctuations, client action
Compensation:
Probationary - $19.93
Wage grid - $19.93 - $20.78
Provided:
• Standard First/Aid CPR training
• Health and Safety Orientation
• Back Care, transfers and lifts training
• AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities) Customer Service training
• Documentation training
• Other ongoing training opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Benefits for full time positions
*Please indicate which position you are applying for
*Please note that students are welcome to apply, however, we do not hire specifically for full time summer employment.