WEEKEND PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS

(Bargaining Unit Position)

Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, secure housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.

Position Type: Part time, Permanent

Location: Adelaide St West and Richmond St W

Hours of Work: (a) Saturdays and Sundays, 8am-4pm; and

(b) Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30pm-8:30pm

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: $28.76 per hour (As per Collective Agreement)

Job Description
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
Excellent time management skills
About to work independently and in inter-dependent teams
Update client files accordingly, keep accurate records and document daily information
Other duties as required

Qualifications
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
Excellent interpersonal skills
Certificate of Completion of Homelessness Learning Hub's Harm Reduction for the Homelessness Sector considered an asset

Working in an setting where there may be smoke is required.
Working in a pet friendly environment.

The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check that is satisfactory to Homes First Society.

Homes First Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Homes First Society does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for internal postings.

This is an existing open position.

Accommodation

Homes First is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 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.
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📌 Weekend Personal Support Workers Psw E Adelaide (Australia)
🏢 Homes First
📍 Australia