Personal Support Worker, Grandview Lodge
Vacancy: Yes
Posting #: UFCW-2026-PSW
Employer Group: UFCW HOPE Service Workers
Reporting to: Director of Nursing
Wage Range Hourly: $30.656 - $31.594
Position Status: Permanent Part-Time*
- Actual hours will depend on availability
Work Hours per Week: Various
Location: Dunnville, ON (Grandview Lodge)
- Emotional Intelligence
- Interpersonal Communication
- Diversity & Cultural Intelligence
This role is a fundamental part of the interdisciplinary care team that actively contributes to the well-being of residents. The incumbent will closely observe residents, promptly report any changes, and maintain accurate documentation. The PSW will provide assistance to residents in their daily activities, always approaching them with sensitivity and respect, tailoring all interactions to their care plans. Lastly, this role ensures that the comfort and safety of residents adhere to strict compliance with existing health and safety regulations and ministry standards.
- High School Graduation or equivalent, plus additional programs of up to one year or equivalent.
- Personal Support Worker Certificate.
- Some current related experience.
- Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following:
- Experience in Geriatric Care
- Proven ability to recognize obvious changes in the Resident’s unusual pattern(s).
- Proven ability to follow directions and care plans as determined by the Registered Staff.
- Proven interpersonal skills to interact with Residents, families, the general public, and team members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to give obtain, seek clarification, and/or exchange routine information.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving regular work with confidential information.
- Technology Aptitude
- Demonstrated basic computer skills to perform basic tasks on various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and an awareness of best practices.
- Basic knowledge with computers, printers. Mouses, internet, and e-mail.
The incumbent is expected to but not limited to:
- Follow the GVL philosophy of delivering care to Residents by utilizing Montessori and GPA principles.
- Communicate with Residents, visitors and other personnel in a courteous manner.
- Ensure Resident Bill of Rights are respected.
- Work within policies and procedures determined by Haldimand County and / or legislation relative to the function (GVL Nursing Unit)
- Recordkeeping and Reports
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team through Resident observation, prompt reporting, accurate documentation and by using techniques and therapies approved for the wellbeing of the Residents.
- Resident Care
- Assist the Resident with sensitivity and respect in the activities of daily living according to the requirements of their care plan (such as, foot soaks, peri care, creams, adaptive aides, prosthesis) and as directed by registered staff.
- Ensure the Resident’s comfort and safety through compliance with current health and safety regulations and Ministry standards, as well as the application of appropriate infection control principles and practices.
- Health & Safety
- Maintain any equipment used in accordance with established procedures.
Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.
