Personal Support Worker
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Job Level
- Experienced (non manager)
- Location
- Hamilton, ON
- Impact Area
- Other
- Impact Category
- Nonprofit
- Company Type
- Other
About this position
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.
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
The successful candidates must be available to work a schedule that includes 3 rotating shifts (days, afternoons, nights).
These position involves shift work.
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
Good Shepherd is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.
Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877 ex 2265 or sciardullo@gsch.ca