Personal Support Worker

Belleville and Surrounding Area

Cheshire is a non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health. Cheshire supports individuals by providing personal attendant care services who live with permanent physical disabilities in their own homes in Hastings & Prince Edward Counties.

Responsibilities:

· Personal care of clients in a manner conducive to the client’s comfort and safety under the direction of the client

· Some meal preparation

· Some light housekeeping

· Some assistance with exercises

· Adhering to all Policies and Procedures of Cheshire Homes, in particular Confidentiality, Personal Information Protection and Health and Safety

Requirements:

· Personal Support Worker (PSW) certification or equivalent

· Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation and the ability to travel between assignments

· Good communication skills (verbal and written)

· Respects each client as an individual and is aware of his/her need for self-respect and privacy, and the right to make decisions for his/her care

· Demonstrates the ability to follow client’s directions

· Flexibility to work days, evenings and every other week-end on an on-call basis

· Vulnerable Sector Check

· Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccines