NURSING - PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Personal Support Worker in a part-time, permanent role. You will provide essential care to residents, assisting with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, and grooming, while also offering emotional support. This position requires a completed PSW program and emphasizes the importance of empathy, communication, and teamwork. If you are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a caring community that values your contributions and commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a PSW Program with minimum 600 hours of training.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care including feeding, bathing, and grooming residents.
• Support residents emotionally and socially, including palliative care.

Skills

Direct care for residents

Communication skills

Empathy and concern

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of care planning systems

Education

Completed PSW Program

Job description

Position: Personal Support Worker, Part Time, Permanent

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.