Bilingual Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Alfred

RhynoCare; Alfred and Plantagenet; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Prescott and Russell Counties is seeking a skilled caregiver to assist with daily living activities. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French, have a minimum of 640 hours of PSW training or relevant experience in nursing or therapy disciplines. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, supporting resident care, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings. Competitive remuneration and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled care for all activities of daily living.
• Assist with resident meal service and support restorative nursing activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all care provided.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Documentation accuracy

Teamwork

Education

Completion of PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours)

Year 1 completion of RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy

Job description

***BILINGUAL: ENGLISH AND FRENCH SPEAKING LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***

Provide skilled care for all activities of daily living in accordance with corporate policy, established standards, and recognized nursing practice.

• Assist registered staff in nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.

• Complete all documentation on time, in accordance with corporate policies, ensuring accuracy and currency.

• Ensure a holistic, quality approach to resident care aligned with RhynoCare’s Mission, Vision, Values, and the Resident Bill of Rights.

• Assist with resident meal service and support restorative nursing activities.

• Coordinate and participate in activities necessary for effective resident care during shifts and across the unit.
• Perform care in compliance with legislation, best practices, corporate policies, and procedures.
• Participate in agency risk management and quality improvement programs related to resident care.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation for all care provided, adhering to legal and internal standards.

• Contribute to staff and student mentoring and promote educational opportunities.

• Engage in departmental, interdisciplinary team, and resident safety meetings.

• Foster teamwork and good communication among shifts, staff, and within the collective agreement framework.

• Follow all health and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics, equipment use, lockout protocols, and PPE use when necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.

• Ability to speak a second language is an asset.

• Meet one of the following criteria:
• Completion of a Ministry of Education approved PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours) from a recognized community college or school approved by the National Association of Career Colleges OR
• RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy students who have completed Year 1.

• Experience as a Facility PSW is an asset.

• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.

• Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid certification.

• Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act.

• VSS within the past year confirming no criminal record.