22 Feb 2012

Part-Time Attendant Care Worker

Traverse Independence – Posted by Moira Coffey – Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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Job Description

Traverse Independence supports adults with physical disabilities and brain injuries to live independently in the community. As a centre of excellence, we empower and connect clients on their journey to independence. 

Part-time Attendant Care Worker/PSW 

As a member of the team you will be responsible for assisting adults with an ABI and/or physical disability with activities of daily living according to client’s Attendant Services Agreement.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to client oral care, foot care, bowel and bladder care, bathing/showering, dressing and undressing, meal planning and preparation, feeding, laundry, light housekeeping, assisting with prescribed therapies such as speech, physiotherapy, administering of medications, community outings, swimming program, transferring, turning and repositioning of client.

Requirements:

 

·        Secondary School graduate

·        Personal Support Worker certificate preferred

·        Experience providing personal care to clients with disabilities preferred – will train

·        Flexibility and dependability

·        Ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral English)

·        Criminal Record Check

·        Level C CPR/First Aid – up to date

·        TB Skin Test

·        Reliable transportation

Experience with and knowledge of ABI (acquired brain injury) is an asset. 

 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates may apply in person, fax or via email to:

Moira Coffey, Human Resources Assistant

E-mail: hr@travind.ca

 

Traverse Independence

1-1382 Weber St. E., Kitchener, ON N2A 1C4

 

Fax 519 741-8731

 

Application Forms and Applicant Availability Forms are available on our website www.traverseindependence.ca

Traverse Independence is committed to Employment Equity.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in the position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

Job Categories: Personal Support Worker. Job Types: Part-Time. Job Tags: Kitchener. Salary: $10-$15 Per Hour.

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