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About the Position
Position Number 2639
Position Title PSW ('Personal Support Worker') - Student Placement [Please APPLY during the COVID-19 Emergency]
Organization Name Caledon Community Services
Area(s) of Interest Education & Learning, Healthcare, Life Skills & Accessibility, Senior Support
Position Description PLEASE NOTE: All volunteer/student placements have been placed on hold due to COVID-19. We are STILL CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION, with a start date to be determined once we are able to fully re-open.

Typical of a 'placement' in respect of this 'role':
- Provide care to client following the 'Care Plan'
- Observe, document, and report relevant observations according to a prescribed format, and in a timely manner
- Function effectively as a member within a multi-disciplinary team
- Communicate effectively and appropriately using oral, written and non verbal methods
- Perform tasks delegated to you (only if you are trained in performing the tasks - respect boundaries, follow instructions/directives/protocols, adhere to government standards/requirements)
- Promote a wholly positive attitude, plus a health and healing mindset for persons in your care (maximizing their potential and enjoyment of life)
- Absolute respect for privacy/confidentiality

SPECIFICALLY: Assist with ADLs and IADLs:
- Ambulatory requirements such as positioning and transferring (not clients who are unable to assist in the transfer)
- General household duties
- Activities that are included in the 'Care Plan' (promoting physical/mental health, emotional well being)
- Always prepared to respond to and deal with emergencies

PLEASE ACCESS the CCS 'VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM' by 'clicking on' the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/below).
Training Details Your 'student placement' will be under the supervision of the Manager, Health Services, with ongoing direction by another Personal Support Worker.
Time Commitment Flexible
Duration Long Term (More than 6 months)
Time Detail The 'student placement' has set minimum scheduling and performance expectations.
Scheduling may require daytime/evening as well as rotating weekend shifts, with successful candidates prepared to accommodate program schedules.
Min Age 18
Ideal for Co-op Placements
Location Seniors' addresses (various), Caledon, ON, Canada
Geographical Area(s) Caledon
Accessibility Partially Accessible Workspace
How to Apply
Email Send an Email Message
How to Contact
Website http://www.ccs4u.org
Contact Tania Casaluce
Phone 905 584 2300 Ext. 277
Address 18 King Street East, Upper Level Courtyards, Bolton, L7E 1E8


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