Compassionate PSW for Dementia & Long-Term Care

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Education, mentorship and bursary机会

Fully affiliated with Queen’s Univ. &‑

St. Lawrence College affiliation

Job summary

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate in Personal Support Work from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience in long-term care or community support is preferred.
• CPR Basic Rescuer and first-aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform only acts you are trained for as PSW.
• Takes direction from Charge RN, RN or RPN on priority and care delivery.
• Familiarizes self with residents' care plans to provide care.
• Interacts with residents using a consistent approach, even with difficult behaviours.
• Provide direct-care per the written care plan—ADLs, exercise, positioning, ambulation.
• Assist with bedpan/urinal use and keep areas clean.
• Help residents to/from the bathroom and monitor as required.

Skills

PSW duties

Resident care

Education

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description