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Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Welland

Hospice Niagara
Welland, ON

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Job details

Casual
2 days ago

Skills

Bilingual
Microsoft Word
French
CPR Certification
Microsoft Outlook
Food Handler Certification
English
First Aid Certification
Data entry
Computer skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Position Summary

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) works in harmony with Hospice Niagara's philosophy of care as an integral part of an inter disciplinary team and providing direct care to residents. The PSW is responsible for assisting our residents with their activities of daily living, as well as providing comfort and support to residents and their loved ones. The PSW is also responsible for general housekeeping, meal preparation and delivery, inventory coordination, and timely completion of medical records and documents, as required.

The PSW performs all duties in a safe and healthy manner, in accordance with Hospice Niagara's policies and procedures, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Activities of Daily Living

Bathing (there are no restrictions for showers or tub baths as long as they can be performed safely)
Oral hygiene, dressing, peri-care, colostomy, catheter, toileting/continence, and nail care for the non-diabetic resident
Application and removal of protective dressings, topical creams and ointments
Application of therapeutic aids (e.g. support stockings, etc.)
Storage of clothing and personal belongings

Housekeeping and Safety

General housekeeping, tidying and re-stocking of resident rooms, family room, chef’s kitchen, and common areas
Daily maintenance of a safe workplace; notifying the supervisor of any unsafe areas or equipment
Launder residents’ personal clothing and linens
Collect and dispose of residence garbage

Meal Preparation, Delivery and Feeding

Prepare, deliver, and feed residents
Oversee volunteers working in the residence
Monitor and report any difficulties in chewing and swallowing to the Director of Care/supervisor and follow all instructions as per the Care Plan
Provide nutritional supplements, as needed
Encourage and assist residents in their eating and respond to any food or drink preferences, likes and dislikes
Provide oral and denture care after eating and as required

Transfers and Lifts

Assist residents requiring help to move from one area to another, according to the determined safe method per their Care Plan, including the use of mechanical lifts
Assist with ambulation, range of motion or other exercises

Post-mortem Care

Provide care of the body after death
Gather personal belongings and provide them to family/loved ones

Therapeutic Relationships

Establish a rapport and foster open communication, positive relationships and emotional support with residents and their loved ones
Identify when additional support is required and collaborate with inter-disciplinary team to ensure these needs are met

Communications and Leadership

Serve as a positive role model to other staff and volunteers; provide guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing using a team-oriented approach
Provide ongoing input and feedback during team reports/meetings; effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Effectively complete documentation and reporting
Identify, provide input and actively participate in process improvement opportunities
Assist with the admission process
Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning; participate in educational and development opportunities as determined by the Individual Development Plan
Raise positive community awareness of hospice palliative care and of the programs and services provided by Hospice Niagara
Demonstrate personal initiative and participation in other aspects of working for a non-profit organization, including participating in organizational events and fundraising activities
Participate on at least one internal committee or project (e.g. Wellness, Health and Safety, etc.)
Report any contravention of health and safety policies or regulations
Other duties, as assigned

Skills & Attributes

Strong dedication to the vision, mission and values of Hospice Niagara
Demonstrated focus on person-centred care
Clear understanding and commitment to ethics, as they relate to hospice palliative care
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (proficiency in French and other languages considered an asset)
Demonstrated organizational, critical thinking and prioritization skills
Ability to work collaboratively and take direction from those in a supervisory position
Proficiency in data entry and computer skills including Outlook, Microsoft Word and the Internet
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Exhibit a professional, compassionate and caring approach
Demonstrate strong active listening and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to develop relationships based on trust, compassion and empathy
Effectively set appropriate boundaries and understand the limitations of volunteers in client care
Demonstrate a high degree of self-direction and self-motivation
Demonstrate a healthy adjustment to loss and exercise ongoing self-care

Academic, Training, Knowledge & Experience

Personal Support Worker certificate
Palliative care work experience, or an intrinsic motivation to work in a palliative care setting

Vulnerable Sector Police Check (favourable, within past 12 months)
Fundamentals of Palliative Care (preferred, must be completed within 12 months of hire)
First Aid/CPR (preferred, must be taken within 12 months of hire)
Mask Fit (preferred, must be completed within 12 months of hire)
Safe Food Handling (preferred, must be completed within 12 months of hire)

Evaluation

Ongoing observation and feedback
Annual performance assessment and discussion; individual development planning

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