PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Southbridge Care Homes; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Cornwall is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to assist residents with daily activities and provide emotional support. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized PSW program and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Join our compassionate team to make a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program with minimum 600 hours.
• Experience in long-term care an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing direct care for residents.
• Encourages participation in activity programs.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

PSW Program

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
• Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.
• Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.
  
  

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time)
• Experience in long-term care an asset
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
• Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
• Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
  
  

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