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Personal Support Worker

Company: Good Shepherd
Wage: 00
Time: Full Time (30+ Hours a Week)
Hours per Week: Varied
Public Transport Accessible? Yes
Suitable for Students? No

Job Description

Good Shepherd Centres, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, strives to enhance the quality of life for all who seek assistance and support in our community. Opportunities currently exists for:

Personal Support Workers

Full-time/Part-time/Relief

Good Shepherd is seeking experienced Personal Support Workers for our Transition Beds Program. This program provides brief-stay residential care in a community setting to marginalized individuals being discharged from hospital who require ongoing medical care and personal support services to support recovery and re-integration into the community. We are seeking Personal Support Worker professionals interested in working in a fast-paced setting responding to the needs of people impacted by poverty, homelessness, mental health issues and substance use. Successful candidates will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that facilitates improved health status and timely, effective discharge to community for service users.

The successful candidates must be available to work a schedule that includes 3 rotating shifts (days, afternoons, nights).

These position involves shift work.


Requirements & Prerequisites

These positions require:

A PSW certificate, in good standing from an approved and recognized institution
Experience working with individuals with complex health and social needs
Ability to work within a Harm Reduction framework
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good judgement, problem solving and assessment skills
Current CPR and First Aid certification
Ability to speak a language in addition to English is an asset

How To Apply

Please reply with cover letter and resume quoting job number GSC-10-19 by January 5th, 2020 to:

ATTN: Human Resources

Good Shepherd Centres

Email humanresources@gsch.ca

Fax 905.528-9614