Personal Support Worker

Overview

Personal Support Worker
Appointed as Personal Support Worker – assisting the clients with their daily routines and specific
activities including meals provision, housekeeping, laundry, and arrangement of medial services and
other. Interacts with clients to promote and ensure the client’s well-being and sense of belonging.
The Personal Support Worker – shall preform all job-related functions in such a manner so as to
maintain their complete confidentiality in recognition of the privacy entitlement of all members of
the community. The Personal Support Worker – must be ready, willing and able to develop and
maintain a good working relationship with all agencies, indigenous organization and business
associates of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.
Assists with meal planning.
Scrubbing, sweeping & dusting of client’s rooms.
Participates in various activities throughout shift with the clients, such as friendly visiting, card
playing, etc.
Assists with personal care
Contacts next of kin or families if required of client’s condition or needs.
Arranges client’s health appointments when required.
Completes client data sheets & other documents required for reports & performance indicators.
Recognizes, reports & records safety, health risks & security needs for clients.
Reports incidents & completes reports as required.
AOPFN EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
Department: Health Services
Supervisor: Tennisco Manor Supervisor
$22.63 hourly + wage enhancement as applicable
Casual with Possibility of Part-Time Permanency
Deadline to Apply: Posting will continue until roles are filled.
REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated good written communication skills.
Possess certification as a Personal Support Worker (Considered an asset) OR;
Willing to work towards PSW certification. OR;
Health Care Aid with at least one year of experience in working with seniors or providing
personal care.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check and CPIC must be provided as a condition of
employment.
For full Job Description, please email hr@pikwakanagan.ca
How to Apply
Cover Letter
Current Resume
Three (3) professional/work-related references that include name, phone number and email
address.
Submit to:
Human Resources Department
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
1657A Mishomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan, Ontario, K0J 1X0
hr@pikwakanagan.ca
Subject Line: Personal Support Worker
Please allow for 24 hours to receive a ‘Confirmed Receipt’ of your application submission should
you apply via email.
Application Procedure: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the
requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three (3) professional
references.
Screening Procedure: Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor’s immediate family. The best
qualified candidate will be defined and determined so as to include the following: Provided the candidate
meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process,
preference will be given to:
a) the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
b) the qualified indigenous person; then to,
c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to
shortlist for interview/assessment purposes of the five (5) most qualified persons and typically
establishes an eligibility list.
We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is
representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women, Indigenous peoples, persons with
disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more
of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.
AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a
timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair
and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed
confidentially.
What Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Offers:
Pension Plan
Paid Sick Days
4% Vacation
Holiday Shutdown
14 Provincial and Federal Statutory Holidays
Health Spending Account
(Dental, Vision, Prescriptions, etc.)
Milestone Recognitions & Rewards
Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
(Permanent EE only)
(Conditions Apply) (Conditions Apply)