We are a non-profit charity, providing hospice and community services to the people of New Tecumseth and surrounding areas supporting living life fully and dying with dignity. We walk together with families and community members through the journey of illness and grief offering a variety of day programs, counselling, and palliative care. We believe everyone should have access to the right palliative and bereavement care when and where they need it. We are excited to be developing plans to expand our services to the community in the near future.
SCOPE: Reporting to the Manager of Integrated Care Team, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) works in collaboration with clients, clients’ families and the Hospice Services team in providing direct, client focused personal care and support primarily in the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide personal care and support to palliative and end of life care individuals and their caregivers in the community under the guidance of the Manager of Integrated Care Team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Actively participate in all aspects of client care including daily hygiene and activities of daily living, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping etc.
- Ensure the psychological, social and spiritual needs of each client/family are met according to goals of care.
- Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and MHH health & safety rules and policies including infection prevention & control standards/practices.
- Report to the manager on Duty regarding any problems or issues that arise.
- Promote community awareness of hospice palliative care and the services provided by Matthews House Hospice.
- Other duties as assigned including supporting residential clients when required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Personal Support Worker Certification from a recognized-post secondary institution.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hospice palliative care and end of life issues.
- Demonstrated comfort in managing, working alongside and supporting volunteers.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a respectful team.
- Demonstrated understanding of ethics, especially as related to hospice palliative care.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills, proficient in MS Office products.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant community resources.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Physical ability to carry out PSW duties as required (regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds.
- Utilization of lifts and other medical equipment to support care provision.
- Ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team.
- Valid driver’s license and insurance and use of vehicle for work.
- Clean vulnerable sector/criminal records check.
To apply for this position, please forward your resume/cover letter to jointheMHHfamily@matthews.house. If you are an individual who has a disability covered under the Human Rights Code and you require accommodation to apply to a Matthews House job posting, please indicate your accommodation needs within your application email.
