Personal Support Worker (Psw)

  • Mount Forest
  • First Light Home Care Canada

Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • adhere to the plan of care as determined by the Director of Health & Wellness

  • assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living

  • To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to Director of Health & Wellness

  • To escalate medical emergencies to Director of Health & Wellness or emergency medical services as appropriate

  • To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids

  • To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities

  • To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family

  • To maintain resident/client information confidentiality

  • To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to Director of Health & Wellness

  • To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment

  • To observe & report to the Director of Health & wellness any concerns regarding client's safety including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by Director of Health & wellness & advocate on client's behalf to ensure client's safety is maintained

  • To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed

  • To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills

  • To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)

  • To complete other duties as assigned

  • To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it

  • Collaborate with other departments

  • Adhere to established policies and procedures of the Retirement Home, RHRA, Public Health

  • To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents

  • To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place

Qualifications :

  • Graduate of Personal Support Worker program preferred
  • Experience working with seniors in LTC or Retirement Home
  • 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
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification
  • Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
  • Must be able to provide a negative TB result

Job Types : Part-time, Casual

COVID-19 considerations: Social Distancing in place, staff to wear surgical mask throughout their shift, COVID screening and testing place.

Job Types : Part-time, Casual

Salary : $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person