19 Aug
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Homes First
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Toronto
19 Aug
Homes First
Toronto
WEEKEND PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS (Bargaining Unit Position) Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.
Position Type: Part time, Permanent Hours of Work: (a) Saturdays and Sundays, 8am-4pm; b) Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30pm-8:30pm Start Date: ASAP Salary: $28.76 per hour (As per Collective Agreement) APPLICANTS MUST QUOTE “PSW-E” This position assists clients who are housed within Homes First Society Meegwetch Place to maintain optimal health and mental health stability, while adhering to the mission statement and policies & procedures of Homes First Society. Assist clients with residency, meals, room cleaning, grooming and hygiene, laundry, recreational and leisure activities and health monitoring Arrange, remind and/or escort clients to medical, psychiatric, dental and diagnostic appointments and/or treatments Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Personal Support Worker Certification or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge of mental health issues and several years’ experience working with people with mental health issues.
Certificates in First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention Ability to work shifts. Knowledge of and/or experience with the homeless population, diversity issues, anti-discrimination practices and systemic reasons for homelessness an asset Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub’s Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector considered an asset The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society.
Homes First
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Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known and we will work with you to meet your needs.
📌 WEEKEND PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS (Toronto)
🏢 Homes First
📍 Toronto