Home Support Worker in Southampton

Bayshore HealthCare is one of Canada's leading providers of home and community health care services. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity, and independence of all Canadians by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognises the importance of family in a patient's life and their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services, and treatment.

Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring Home Support Workers to join our amazing team. You will be creating special moments for clients each and every day. If your calling is to be the "difference" by providing outstanding care, then a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the Perfect Fit for YOU!

Job Summary:

• Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family for Part-time and Full-time
• Paid orientation and paid training
• Competitive travel compensation
• Efficient work schedules with more care time and less travel - flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance
• Opportunities to grow in your career
• Company provided Mobile devices for easy documentation and strong communication
• Easy Access to managers and schedulers who listen and support the important work you do!

The Home Support Worker, under the direction of the immediate Supervisor, provides personal care services to clients and assists clients with the activities of daily living as described in the care plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care service according to directions on the established care plan or assignment sheet, ensuring the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort, and safety of clients are met.
• Provide personal care within the provincial scope of practice for a Home Support Worker; duties may include skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, exercise, basic wound care, feeding including special diets, and assistance with oxygen administration and medication reminders.
• Perform specialized, client-specific procedures for which recognised training and current competency can be demonstrated.
• Observe and document client conditions according to company standards; report unusual events or changes in the client's condition to the immediate Supervisor or to the Office.
• Understand and implement infection prevention practices.
• Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties and notify the immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information.
• Complete other tasks as requested.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in either English or French.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to stand, bend, squat, kneel, and reach freely.
• Able to freely lift 23 kilograms; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting, and rolling in bed.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions related to client care; able to travel locally from assignment to assignment.

Qualifications:

• Education: Secondary School Graduate or equivalent; Completion of Home Support Program/courses preferred.
• Experience: At least one year of recent personal care experience in a similar position or life experience in which similar duties were completed.

The Home Support Worker reports to the Clinical Manager, as appropriate. Performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with a formal review at the end of the three-month probationary period and subsequently, at least annually.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. New hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu, etc. Medical exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. We create a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated.