Full-Time PSW: Palliative Home Care & Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Full-time benefits

Education and bursary opportunities

affiliation with local colleges

Job summary

Providence Care Hospice Kingston is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join an inter-professional team reporting to the Care Manager. The PSW will provide routine care for activities of daily living, support patients and families, and contribute to a welcoming home-like environment aligned with hospice policies.

The role requires a PSW diploma, CPR/First Aid, and a palliative care certificate (or willingness to complete within 6 months), plus at least two years of hospice palliative care

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate from an accredited PSW program.
• Palliative Care Certificate (LEAP or PACE) or willingness to complete within 6 months of hire.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification.
• At least 2 years demonstrated hospice palliative care experience.
• Experience with pain or symptom assessment and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to the patient according to the care plan.
• Bath the patient per care plan and patient preference.
• Provide oral, nail and hair care as requested.
• Apply topical creams and dressings per pharmacy instructions.
• Assist with dressing and daily activities per care plan.
• Provide bedtime care aligned with care plan.
• Help patients to the bathroom or use commode/urinal.
• Provide incontinence and catheter care as needed.
• Assist patients moving between rooms as per plan.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Volunteer support

Education

PSW diploma/certificate

Palliative care certificate (LEAP/PACE) or willingness to complete

CPR/First Aid Certification

2+ years hospice palliative care experience

Interdisciplinary team support experience

Job description

Providence Care Hospice Kingston is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join an inter-professional team reporting to the Care Manager. The PSW will provide routine care for activities of daily living, support patients and families, and contribute to a welcoming home-like environment aligned with hospice policies.

The role requires a PSW diploma, CPR/First Aid, and a palliative care certificate (or willingness to complete within 6 months), plus at least two years of hospice palliative care