Nursing-Student- Personal Support worker Part Time

Lancaster Long Term Care Residence; South Glengarry; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to join their compassionate team. This part-time role involves providing essential personal care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity while promoting independence. The ideal candidate will embody the values of empathy and teamwork, making meaningful connections with those in their care. You will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents through personalized care and support. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• PSW certification with at least 600 hours of training required.
• Experience with person-centered care and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Monitor and document residents' wellbeing and changes in condition.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness during care provision.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Person-Centered Care

Gentle Persuasive Approach

Education

PSW Certification

RN or RPN Enrollment

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Nursing-Student- Personal Support Worker Part Time

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: NURSI003014

Posted: April 16, 2025

Type: Part-Time, On-site

Location

LLTC
Lancaster Long Term Care Residence
105 Military Road North
Highway 34
Lancaster, ON K0C1N0, CAN

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

Personal Support Worker (PSW)/Healthcare Aide reports to the Director of Care and under the direction of the Unit Supervisor provides personal care, reports changes in resident status and documents where applicable. Enhances restorative care by promoting independence of activities of daily living. Enhances the therapeutic effects of the bathing process and provides the resident with an environment and bathing options, which meet their needs and add to their quality of life. Works closely with the Nursing Restorative Therapist.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a wide variety of tasks that include providing assistance with personal care and activities of daily living for residents.
• Provides direction and guidance to residents in the provision of activities of daily living as per their plan of care, ensuring to maximize their independence and allowing for choice and self-determination of their care.
• Monitor resident’s wellbeing and report changes in their physical and emotional conditions to registered staff.
• Responsible for accurate documentation on the residents for each shift adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the home including the Code of Conduct.
• Maintain effective and professional communication with residents, families, and fellow coworkers.
• Promote the Vision, Mission, and Values as well as Residents Bill of Rights.
• Maintain a quality focus in all things.
• Ensure the health and safety of residents, families, and coworkers.
• Other Duties as assigned and/or indicated in Job Task Inventory.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the plan of care.
• Monitors resident safety in accordance with plan of care; implement and follow precautionary and preventative measures (e.g., skin impairment, falls, expressive behaviours) set out in the care plan.
• Document each task of daily activities and care provided in electronic health records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participates in resident care conference/team meetings and provides information to aid in the development of care plans.
• Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people.
• Ensures that personal care items are clean, labeled, and accessible to residents.
• Use of Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) when dealing with and managing residents with expressive behaviours.
• Must have knowledge of and adhere to practices of safe transfers; safe use of ceiling and other mechanical lifts in accordance with the policies of the Home.
• Maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for residents during provision of care.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.

Qualifications:

• PSW Certification from a program that is at least six hundred (600) hours in duration counting both class time and practical experience.
• The PSW program must meet the program requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges or Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board to issue a personal support worker certificate.
• An RN or RPN who in the opinion of the Director of Care has adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a Personal Support Worker.
• A student who is enrolled in an educational program for RN or RPN and who in the opinion of the Director of Care has adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a Personal Support Worker.
• Experience with person-centered care philosophy/models.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements.
• Two supervisory references required.
• COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment.
• French speaking an asset.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages.
• Employee benefits.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Support for personal and professional growth.

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable, and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.