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Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Part Time

peopleCare Communities
Kitchener, ON

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Job details

Part-time

Skills

Registered Practical Nurse
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

We are currently recruiting for experienced Personal Support Workers to join our rapidly growing team.

Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM!

peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the tenth year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.

THE ROLE
As a member of the nursing team, this position works under the direction of the Registered Nurse / Registered Practical Nurse while providing personal care to residents in assigned areas in accordance with individual resident care plans. The position complies with all legislative standards, company policies/procedures and rules/regulations in a professional manner.
Reports to: Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the registered nursing staff, provides personal care to promote the comfort and safety of residents. Some typical activities include bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, dressing/undressing, grooming, shaving, nail and hair care. Provides physical assistance to residents as required.
Under direction, performs selected procedures such as administering enemas and suppositories, collecting specimens and recording vital signs. Reports all findings to registered staff.
Assists in the maintenance of a clean, safe environment. Some typical activities include making beds, cleaning bedside units, collecting/bagging soiled linen for dispatch to laundry, sorting and storing clean linen, emptying bedpans and removal of unsafe objects etc.
Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and problems related to resident care.
Assists in providing restorative care for residents, assists with ambulation, nutritional needs and palliative care.
Encourages participation in life enrichment programs by preparing residents for and assisting them to and from activities.
Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
Assists with meal service to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
Provides emotional/social support for residents.
Responsible for resident safety - according to role.
Assists in the maintenance and proper care of nursing equipment.
Participates in resident care conferences and committees as required.
Documents resident care activities in accordance with the home’s policy using software such as PCC.
Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control.
Displays an attitude that is focused on working safely and ensuring that the work environment is safe and healthy.
Uses safe work practices.
Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.
Uses or wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required.
Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed.
Participates in fire safety activities and knows the facility fire and disaster plan.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Does not use or operate any equipment in a way that would endanger any worker, resident or visitor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Every new employee hired by peopleCare to work as a PSW must have successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements of Long Term Care Health Act: Reg. 47 or meet the criteria in 47(3).
High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Experience in Long-Term Care considered an asset
First Aid certification
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients

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