Compassionate PSW for Long-Term/Dementia Care (Part-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Orientation for new hires

Healthy Workplace & Quality Culture

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education, mentorship & bursary

Job summary

Providence Manor, a Providence Care Centre, is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join their team in Kingston, Ontario. This temporary part-time role supports residents with daily living and basic nursing tasks under supervision, delivering person-centered care in a long-term care setting.

The successful candidate will have a PSW diploma and may possess dementia or palliative care experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care in a regulated

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program from an accredited educational institution
• Prior working or practicum experience in a long-term care home or community support services program, preferred
• Successful completion of Gentle Persuasive Approach and similar programs, preferred
• Prior work experience and training in dementia care and palliative care, preferred
• CPR Basic Rescuer and first-aid certification, preferred

Responsibilities

• The PSW will perform only those acts for which she or she has been properly trained.
• Takes direction from Charge RN, RN or RPN regarding priority-setting and the delivery of care.
• Familiarizes self with the care plan of residents to whom she/he is assigned to provide care.
• Follows a consistent approach when interacting with residents who may exhibit difficult behaviours.
• Provides direct-care for residents as outlined in the written care plan or as requested by the resident. Direct care encompasses but is not limited to: assistance with activities of daily living; exercise, positioning and ambulation; bowel and bladder care; collection of specimens; any other care required to ensure resident safety and comfort
• Provides, removes and cleans bedpan and or urinal at regular intervals and upon resident’s request.
• Assists resident to and from bathroom and monitors as required.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Gentle Persuasive Approach

Dementia care

CPR & First Aid

Education

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Providence Manor, a Providence Care Centre, is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join their team in Kingston, Ontario. This temporary part-time role supports residents with daily living and basic nursing tasks under supervision, delivering person-centered care in a long-term care setting.

The successful candidate will have a PSW diploma and may possess dementia or palliative care experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care in a regulated