Posting # AC-2024-51 Personal Support Worker Teacher (2 assignments)

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 38,000, provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

Applications for the position of PSW Teacher are being accepted by the PSW Program for St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres.

Please see below for the details of the assignments: Assignment #1

Assignment:

Facility (Student Supervision in Long-Term Care)

Day(s):

Monday -Friday

Time (of day):

scheduled 4.5 hours between the hours of 6:00 am- 2:00 pm

# of hours/week

22.5

Location(s) of Position:

Long Term Care Home in Waterloo Region

Start Date of Position:

Jan 6, 2025

End Date of Position:

Feb 7, 2025

Delivery Method:

in person

Assignment #2

Assignment:

Community Placement

Day(s):

Monday-Friday

Time (of day):

6:00 am-11:00 pm on call (does require some in person visits) March 20th will be in person from 8:45-3:30

# of hours/week

5 hours paid per day

Location(s) of Position:

Community placement locations in Waterloo Region

Start Date of Position:

Feb 10, 2025

End Date of Position:

March 20 ,2025

General Description of Program:

The Personal Support Worker program will prepare students to provide supportive care to clients of all ages in various settings to improve the client's quality of life.

You will report to the Program Manager of the PSW Program General Description of Duties: Delivering in-class component of Personal Support Worker credit courses and/or Facilitating Co-op component of Personal Support Worker course, including clinical supervision off campus

Developing course materials and curriculum content in accordance with the Ministry of Education Curriculum documents

Identifying students' individual learning needs and using a variety of instructional strategies including the use of technology

Evaluating the progress of students and discussing results with students

To assess students in a range of ways throughout the course and submit final grades and reporting requirements Creating reports of students' performance and challenges, with recommendations for improvement Monitor and coach students to support success in their placement

Maintain accurate, up-to date student files, student attendance records, work education agreements, training plans, anecdotal data/monitoring reports

Working as part of a team to guide and further develop the PSW program

Participating in staff meetings Minimum Requirements: Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse holding current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

A current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification (If no candidates with an OCT apply, other RN or RPN candidates will be considered)

Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse holding current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Minimum of two (2) years current, relevant work experience in a Canadian health care setting, including a clinical environment such as long-term care/community/chronic care setting.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge and experience using D2L as the student learning platform

Hold a valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle

Up to date vaccinations according to public health guidelines, proof of 2 step TB test, proof of flu vaccine and fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to be able to work in Long Term Care and community placements Desirable Assets: Experience with training, supervision of or direction of PSWs

Previous teaching experience is an asset Rate of Pay: OCT Qualified Teacher $55.41

Unqualified Teacher $49.13

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Please be aware that applicants to St Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education are not required to be Catholic.

Application Process:

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday Friday, 7:30 am 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to- apply/

Applications will be accepted until December 13, 2024 at 9:00 am Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is welcoming of candidates from diverse communities, backgrounds and identities and encourages applications from qualified members of these groups.

Applicants are invited to self-identify if you are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, a member of a visible minority group(s) or a person with disabilities. This information is collected under the authority of the Ontario Human Rights Code and will be used to keep track of recruitment information. No personal information will be included.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board's Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.

To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578- 3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Record Check. For further information, refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

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