Personal Care Worker

Job Description:

Harbourview Training Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Workers to join our team in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

As a Personal Care Worker , you will play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential group home setting. Your primary focus will be to enhance residents’ quality of life by promoting independence, facilitating community integration, and fostering personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily assistance and support with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and housekeeping tasks.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual support plans to address the specific needs and goals of each resident.
• Facilitate and encourage community integration by accompanying residents to social events, recreational activities, and appointments.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive living environment that promotes respect, dignity, and independence.
• Administer medication and monitor the health and well-being of residents, reporting any concerns or changes in condition to appropriate staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and record -keeping, including progress notes, incident reports, and other relevant information.
• Collaborate with other staff members, family members, and external service providers to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to resident care.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and needs, ensuring they are treated fairly and have access to necessary services and resources.
• Provide emotional support, companionship, and positive role modeling to help residents develop self-esteem, interpersonal skills, and independent living abilities.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have post-secondary training from a recognized community college program or currently enrolled in such a program such as:

• Human Services
• Youth Care Worker
• RCW
• Other related health and social service education and experience such as:
• Nursing, personal care worker, social service work, social work, university degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience working in the Human Services field.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Training
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training considered an asset
• Transfer Lift and Reposition (TLR) training considered an asset
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record, as you may be required to transport residents to appointments or activities using a company vehicle.
• Demonstrate the physical ability to perform tasks that may require lifting, bending, or standing for extended periods, including overnight shifts, as needed.
• Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable and clear Driver’s Abstract.
• A valid PEI driving license, and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

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