HCA/PSW

Southbridge Care Homes; Alexandria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alexandria is seeking a part-time Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker to provide essential personal and nursing care to residents. The ideal candidate has completed a PSW program, demonstrates empathy and strong communication skills, and works effectively both independently and as part of a team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate positively with staff, residents, and families.
• Mentally and physically capable to perform assigned duties.
• Must have knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming of residents.
• Encourage participation in activity programs.
• Provide emotional and social support including palliative care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Completed PSW Program (minimum 600 hours)

Job description

Overview

Position: Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker

Status: Part-Time

Home/Location: The Palace, Alexandria, ON

The HCA/PSW provides direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines.

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.