CONDITIONS APPLY

Independent Living Services Simcoe County (ILS) is seeking Attendants/PSW’s to provide personal support for activities of daily living to our clients in their home.
Part-time and full-time positions, as well as casual hours are available across Simcoe County including:

WHO WE ARE:

ILS is an Ontario Health funded not for profit agency providing support and services to adults wishing to live independently and well in their homes. Through our programs and services, we are able to assist adults living with permanent physical disabilities and seniors aging at home lead dignified, productive and independent lives. www.ilssimcoe.ca
Our Vison: Full Life Living
Our Mission: We will serve our community in ways that enable individuals to live full and independent lives.
Our Values: Care and Compassion, Empowerment, Innovation, Respect and Inclusivity

• Travel to and from clients’ home within an established schedule/time period
• Provide client-directed, personal-care duties, including:
• personal grooming and hygiene
• bathing and washing
• meal preparation, etc.
• rising and retiring
• any specialized care such as G Tube, bowel and bladder care
• positioning, transfers and general mobility needs
• light household duties such as housework, laundry, shopping
• Operate mobility devices (e.g. transfer board, lifts, etc.) to aid in the lift/transfer of clients according to the established guidelines for the safe and proper usage of such equipment
• Document the services you provided and other information as required on an agency provided smart phone
• Interact with the client, the caregiver and other members of a client’s support network in a professional and respectful manner
• Ensure confidentiality of client information at all times
• Attend and actively participate in training and development opportunities offered by ILS, including CPR /First Aid Certification training
• Participate in all regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Perform all tasks in a manner that promotes health and safety and reduces the risk of hazard to self and others