Personal Support Worker

About Us

MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, operates a Supports for Daily Living Program (SDL) offered at 155 & 195 Forum Drive, Mississauga. Our Supports for Daily Living Program (SDL) enables seniors 65 and older to continue living independently in their apartment units by providing daily, pre-scheduled in-home personal support, housekeeping and attendant care services for a minimum of 1.5 hours per day, per resident. Our Assistive Living Program provides essential personal support services, homemaking services, security and reassurance services and care- co-ordination to seniors 65 and older; we are based in a 60 unit senior’s residence. Our programs are funded and regulated by the MOHLTC via the Mississauga Halton LHIN. Our programs are in operation 24/7/365 and delivered by Personal Support Workers free of charge to clients based on individual assessment.

MICBA Forum Italia Community Services is an accredited program by CARF.

Our Mission

We provide exceptional client focused services 24/7/365 personal and health care services to seniors in their own homes. We promote dignity, independence and community through our social, recreational and transportation programs.

Under the direction of the Program Director as Personal Support Worker you will:  Support the organization’s mission, vision and values.  As a team player, perform duties under the supervision of the Program Director.  Provide assistance with homemaking services such as: light housekeeping, essential paperwork and light meal preparation using Canada’s Food Guide while preparing special diets that support diabetic, low cholesterol and low fat living.  Provide assistance with personal care such as: bathing/washing, mouth care, routine hand and foot care, hair care, preventative skin care (not wound care), transferring/positioning/turning, dressing/undressing, assistance with eating, toileting, range of motion exercises, escorting to medical appointments, medication reminders and/or assistance (pre- measured), vital sign monitoring and emergency response.  Provide assistance with grocery shopping list to ensure healthy and appropriate choices for meals.  Get involved in committees, teams and working groups to achieve the objectives and goals of the organization.  Promote and provide health and safety.  Maintain inventory of resources / supplies needed to fulfill duties.  Assist residents with emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual and physical needs.  Assist with resident activities and programs that promote socialization and leisure.  Create an atmosphere that encourages innovative ideas from the care team.

The successful candidate will have:  Successful completion of the Personal Support Worker course by diploma or certificate.  Preference will be given to candidates with Assistive Living and Supports for Daily Living experience.  Experience in dementia and chronic disease is an asset.  Excellent client service skills.  Experience using Point of Care system  Strong communication, organization and motivational skills.  Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and empathy skills.  Flexibility and enthusiasm.  Ability to interact with seniors in a respectful manner.  Ability to work as an effective team member.  Current CPR and First Aid certification- it will be required at your own expense at the time of hiring.  Include in resume additional courses or training related to working with seniors.  A satisfactory Criminal Police Check –it will be required at your own expense at the time of hiring  Ability to speak Italian an asset.

Available Positions: Part-Time Permanent and Casual

Availability Needed: Morning, Evening & Nights

Hourly Rate: $16.83

Start Date: September 27th, 2015 Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter using one of the following methods below.

Bianka Resko Program Director MICBA Forum Italia Community Services 155 Forum Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3M9 Fax: (905) 507-3016 E-mail: [email protected] (quoting “Personal Support Worker” in the subject line)

MICBA Forum Italia Community Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all those that apply. Most closely qualified will be contacted and others will have their resume kept on our database for further opportunities.

For further information about MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, please visit our website: www.micba.com