Job description: Other Healthcare / Client Support Roles Hybrid Remote, Windsor, Ontario Chatham, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Temporary, Part Time (0.8 FTE) ReqID: 39292

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Temporary, Part Time (0.8 FTE)
Program Name: Chronic Pain Program
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60
Work Schedule: Days
Anticipated End Date: 06/02/2025
On Call: No

Job Summary:

The Supportive Care Counsellor – Chronic Pain Program is responsible for client assessments, providing short term counselling, education and advocacy in partnership with the VON clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and group counselling, health education, case management, community rehabilitation and development for clients.
• Conducts comprehensive client assessments (includes discipline specific assessments and multidisciplinary assessment instruments, patient self-assessments, family assessments).
• Maintains up to date knowledge of community resources and services and facilitates referrals as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for the plan of care and support of assigned clients within the context of primary worker and the larger team.
• Advocates for clients and promotes self-advocacy and client self-determination as appropriate.
• Participates in staff, team and committee meetings or task groups for program planning, development and evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

External and Internal Relationships:

• Works in collaboration with clinical staff.
• Communicates and partners with community agencies such as the funder, police, hospital, government, and shelters.

Education, Designations and Experience:

• Masters of Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Divinity, Theology, or other related field
• Registration with the Provincial College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with mental health.
• Current CPR Certification will be an asset.
• Experience working in a clinical environment an asset.
• Experience with a range of therapeutic/intervention models.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, health care and social service systems.

Skill Requirements:

• Demonstrates compassion, empathy, integrity, respect, courtesy and a caring attitude in all interactions
• Proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent listening and assessment skills
• Computer proficiency and accuracy for all documentation and record keeping, paying attention to detail
• Provide mentorship and guidance in a preceptor and leadership role
• Flexible and supportive to Team needs
• Other skills include conflict management and problem solving skills where issues may be sensitive
• Adheres to all standards, practices, policies and procedures regarding privacy and confidentiality of information, and ethical practices as set forth by employer and regulating College

Other:

• Must have a personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at for further information and contact details.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.

Expected salary:

Location: Ontario

Job date: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:16:52 GMT

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Job description: Personal Support Worker (PSW) Stratford, Ontario Temporary, Part Time (0.4 FTE) ReqID: 39138

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Temporary, Part Time (0.4 FTE)
Program Name: Overnight Respite Program
Work Schedule: 3 Nights in 2 Weeks
Anticipated End Date:
On Call: No

Job Summary:

The Personal/Home Support Worker provides personal support and homemaking services to clients and families within the framework of VON policies, procedures, standards. The PSW/HSW collaborates with members of the health care team in meeting the needs of clients to attain an optimal
level of independence and wellbeing.

This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients.

Foreign Registered Nurses, who are waiting for CNO registration, PSW students who are about to graduate and Nursing Students are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observes and evaluates the client’s or family’s home, personal situation and client and family care plan to determine if any need for change in the personal support care plan is required and whether the client’s and family’s needs have been met. Advises supervisor accordingly.
• Contributes to the development of the personal support care plan under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager. The written Care Plan is completed with information collected from the funder, the Manager and the client or family.
• Implements changes to the care plan under the guidance of the Manager for safety, liability and financial reasons.
• Reports verbally to the immediate supervisor or Personal Support Program Manager any changes in the client’s or family’s personal support needs or home situation necessitating a change in the personal support care plan.
• Performs personal support tasks reflecting the needs of the client and family. Tasks may include light cleaning, preparation of nutritious meals, care of clothes, shopping for the client as required, and monitoring and maintaining household safety.
• Provides personal care as directed by the Personal Support Program Manager or immediate supervisor, including assisting the client in walking, climbing or descending stairs, getting into and out of bed, eating, dressing and other matters of personal hygiene.
• Provides simple bedside care, where required, under the direction of a nurse.
• Provides respite care to clients as required.
• Supports clients’ families by providing child care as required to allow for family relief.
• Organizes each day’s activities, setting priorities for personal support and other activities under the direction of the Personal Support Program Manager or an immediate supervisor.
• Completes daily call checks, and other forms as required, to maintain the effective and efficient operation of the personal and home support service.
• Assesses the client’s pattern of communication and ability to relate.
• Communicates with appropriate members of the health team regarding the management of the client’s or family’s homemaking, physical, and emotional needs and informs an immediate supervisor or Manager of any changes or concerns.
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and VON policies and procedures.
• Functions in accordance with VON’s risk management policies, procedures, practices and guidelines designed to promote and protect client safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

External and Internal Relationships:

• Engages frequently with the immediate supervisor or the Personal Support Program Manager on any needed changes to client plans and other relevant information.

Education, Designations and Experience:

• High school diploma.
• CCA Certification is required in Nova Scotia.
• Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level I, II, III), Personal Support Worker program or Health Care Aide.
• Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed.
• Post Secondary degree or diploma is considered an asset.
• Some household management experience and experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Able to communicate effectively with clients and families in a clear and effective manner that demonstrates respect, empathy and understanding
• Good assessment skills
• Awareness of community resources
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team or independently as required
• Able to take direction well
• Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments
• Communicating in a clear and effective manner, demonstrating respect, empathy and understanding
• The capacity to adhere to strict confidentially

Other:

• Must have access to a personal vehicle for work and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Available to work flexible hours
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.

Expected salary:

Location: Ontario

Job date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 06:28:43 GMT

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