Home Support Worker (Casual) - Home Care Queens - 172242

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Casual Home Support Worker

Health PEI

Location – Home Care Queens, Charlottetown

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Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system. Please note that this particular position requires gender specificity in order to address the patients' needs many of whom have previously experienced trauma or violence.

Home Support Workers (HSW) provide holistic, client-centered care, taking into consideration the client’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs while adhering to Health PEI policies, procedures, and guidelines. HSWs provide the care and services a client needs to remain independent and to live in their own home as long as possible while requiring personal assistance with both instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) as well as activities of daily living (ADL), and respite services. All services are provided within the home including, but not limited to mobility supports; nutrition supports; lifts and transfers; bathing and dressing; cueing (providing prompts to assist with the completion of tasks); grooming and toileting. HSW’s must work with autonomy and be able to respond and adapt to real time changes in the home. While providing care and assistance independently in the home, HSWs observe any changes that may negatively affect the client’s health and safety, act immediately as required, and report observations and findings to the Team Leader. Frequently, the HSW is responsible to be the liaison between the client and the home care team and responsible to identify changes that require intervention.

Duties:

• Observe and deliver within the Home Support Worker Scope of Employment, client-centered, professional care in a non-judgmental manner.
• Collaborate with Home Care Team members, clients, and family/friend-caregivers in the development and delivery of the client care plans. Integrate knowledge into practice. Monitor and report changes to the Team Leader.
• Performs routine care and treatments using evidence-based principles and techniques.
• Perform tasks in accordance with their Home Care scope of employment, client care plans, Home Support Guidelines, direction of their Team Leader and their own level of competency.
• Home Support Workers assist clients and family/friend-caregivers to maintain and/or restore health by using strategies to address their health needs and supports for daily living” across the life span and illness continuum. - Understand and/or educate clients, family/friend-caregivers, and colleagues in the safe and appropriate use and maintenance of various types of equipment, technology and provision of care to maintain health and assist clients and family/friend-caregivers to integrate actions into their everyday life/routine.
• Provide care, and emotional, spiritual, and physical support to clients with life-limiting illnesses to alleviate suffering, improve quality of life, and assist clients and their family/friend-caregivers when a client chooses to receive end of life care at home.
• May provide respite over extended periods of time to allow family/friend-caregivers relief which often includes the primary caregiver leaving the home.
• Practice to their full scope of employment and ensure that all clinical skills and knowledge are up to date.
• Provide recommendations based on knowledge and participate collaboratively in the analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of practice and policy that guide delivery of care.
• Recognize and report unsafe or unethical circumstances.
• Support client and family/friend-caregivers use exceptional communication skills and education techniques.
• Respect the individual client and family/friend-caregiver and try to understand their concerns through the development of a therapeutic relationship.
• Strive to find out what is meaningful to the client and ensures their beliefs and values are respected.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Resident Care Worker Program, Licensed Nursing Program or equivalent as recognized by the employer.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable and to work independently with little supervision.
• Performing client assessments – i.e. TLR assessments, and falls risk screen in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Capable of sustained physical activity and physical ability to complete personal care.
• Excellent communication, organizational and decision-making skills in dealing with clients and families.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and families in the home setting.
• Time Management skills.
• Stress Management skills.
• Conflict Resolution skills.
• Use of smart phones, virtual applications such as TEAMS, WEBEX.
• Current CPR, TLR, WHMIS and hand hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge in provision of personal care and support to clients living at home.
• Knowledge of proper Home Care Techniques including feeding and activities of daily living.
• Knowledge of community resources relevant to home care.
• Learning Essentials and Approaches to Palliative for Personal Support Workers (LEAP PSW) is preferred.
• Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences (CRADLE) is preferred.
• Recent provincial home care experience (within one year) is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training will be considered an asset.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) will be considered an asset.
• Professional boundaries training will be considered an asset.
• Experience in chronic care, and/or palliative care is an asset.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must be available to work during days, evenings, weekends, holidays and storm days as required.

• Must be bondable/security checked.
• Require computer experience with basic data entry skills.

Important Notes:

Casual employment lists are used to meet staffing needs arising from vacation, sick, and other short-term leaves and will be dependent on the needs of the employer. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications, as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. Applications will be kept on file for one year. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: $30.35 - $33.01 per hour (Casual Rate of Pay)

Bi-Weekly Hours: Days, Evenings and Weekends

Posting ID: 172242-1026HCCO

Closing Date: Open until filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.