Dementia Care PSW - Compassionate Daily Support

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); Greater Sudbury; In loco; CAD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a PSW to join Oak Lodge, an 18-bed unit delivering comprehensive dementia care. You will support daily activities, aid mobility, monitor behaviours, and contribute to individualized care plans under supervision.

Applicants must have a PSW or HCA certificate or be in the second nursing semester, plus BLS certification. Bilingual English/French is required, with a strong commitment to safety and ongoing learning.

Competenze

• Requires OSCC/OSS Diploma or equivalent.
• PSW/Health Care Aide cert or completion of 2nd nursing semester required.
• BLS for Health Care Providers required (within last 12 months).
• Understanding of best practices in Responsive Behaviours in Dementia required.

Mansioni

• Support daily routines through direct care, prompting and encouragement.
• Apply trauma-informed care principles in all interactions with residents and families.
• Demonstrate skills in activating and supporting individuals with dementia and concurrent disorders.
• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication with the health team.
• Work collaboratively with minimal supervision while ensuring safety and quality of care.

Conoscenze

Responsive behaviours

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/French

Formazione

OSSD or equivalent

PSW Certificate / Health Care Aide Certificate or 2nd nursing semester

BLS for Health Care Providers

GPA Certificate (asset)

U-FIRST

Montessori Methods for Dementia

ASIST

Mental Health First Aid

Descrizione del lavoro

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a PSW to join Oak Lodge, an 18-bed unit delivering comprehensive dementia care. You will support daily activities, aid mobility, monitor behaviours, and contribute to individualized care plans under supervision.

Applicants must have a PSW or HCA certificate or be in the second nursing semester, plus BLS certification. Bilingual English/French is required, with a strong commitment to safety and ongoing learning.