Compassionate Elder Care Specialist

HeadHunting Inc.; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will assist residents in their daily living activities, ensuring their dignity and comfort. Your responsibilities will include providing personal care, observing and reporting changes in residents' conditions, and offering emotional support. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of the elderly, working in a supportive environment that values kindness and compassion. If you are passionate about helping others and have the required qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Personal Support Worker certificate required.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificates are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical and emotional patterns.
• Provide cognitive and emotional support to residents.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Compassion

Observation Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Personal Support Worker Certificate

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Our client a Long term Care facility have multiple positions for Personal Support worker.

Main Duties

• Observe, promote and respect the Residents’ Bill of Rights, dignity and privacy;
• Provide supervision and/or assistance to the residents in their activities of daily living;
• Observe and determine differences in usual emotional, social, behavioral and physical patterns;
• Recognize obvious changes in usual patterns and report these changes to the registered staff;
• Interact one-on-one with residents with or without language barriers, sensory deficits and/or communication aides, listen and validate individuals’ communications;
• Provide oral and dental care, maintain oral tissue integrity and observe for problems;
• Maintain skin, nail and foot care to promote and maintain skin integrity for comfort and mobility;
• Provide residents with preferred individual bedtime routine;
• Implement measures to keep body clean, comfortable and free from odor by washing and grooming;
• Assist with adaptive aids/prosthesis/mobility aids;
• Provide assistance in determining and supporting individuals’ usual elimination patterns and habits;
• Supervise and assist resident with feeding aids if required; provide texture modified food accordingly;
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual support and assistance with all activities of daily living;
• Implement universal precautions and isolation techniques according to the infection control policies and procedures;
• Identify and implement emergency measures;
• Collect and monitor resident information;
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and a Personal Support Worker certificate;
• Valid CPR certificate and First Aid certificate;
• Demonstrated interest in working with elderly with patience, kindness, compassion, and creativity;
• Ability to work rotating shifts (Day/Evening/Night) and alternative weekends;
• Proficiency in oral and written English.