The Personal Support Worker assists the Residential Services Manager and coworkers in creating and maintaining a high quality, community program suitable for providing varying levels of care to program clients.

• Completed Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is required.
• Personal Support Worker Certificate is required; currently registered with the Ontario PSW Registry.
• Current Non-Violent Crisis & Prevention training (NVCI)
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certification

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of prior work experience working with cognitively impaired/frail elderly populations.
• Familiarity with target population and trauma-informed care practices and/or mental health conditions.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products is required - i.e., Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet; ability to successfully interact with iPads/tablets and Smart Boards.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, exercise good judgement and problem solve effectively.
• Ability to physically complete the demands of the role, lifting, transferring, etc.
• Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member; promote commitment within a multidisciplinary team towards the attainment of common goals and motivates others to further the program and agency goals.
• Ability to earn the trust and respect of others through consistent honest and professional interactions and diplomatically manages challenging interpersonal situations.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with minimal oversight.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills and respect authority.
• Self-motivated/disciplined; able to follow directives, be self- directed, and to direct others within established boundaries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability; attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change to meet community expectations & funding obligations.
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume. The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr