Part Time PSW - Bridlewood Trails Retirement

Sweeping Corporation of America; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The SSI Group in Ottawa seeks a compassionate Personal Support Worker to deliver resident care in a geriatric setting. You will work under the RPN and DOC, performing hygiene, dressing, bathing, and daily activities as outlined in individual care plans. Strong communication, teamwork, and empathy are essential.

Two years of geriatric care experience and current CPR/First Aid certification are preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration and responsive resident support within a supportive

Qualificações

• Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Two+ years experience in geriatric settings preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and empathy for the elderly.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver and receive reports at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Provide personal care including hygiene, dressing, bathing per care plans.
• Order and store supplies as needed; set up meals and deliver trays as required.
• Promptly respond to residents and call bells; report changes to RPN/DOC.
• Assist in meal preparation and serving; participate in emergencies as directed.
• Follow infection control protocols and report incidents.
• Document resident checklists daily and report equipment issues.

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Patient care

Formação académica

Health Care Attendant/PSW certificate

CPR and First Aid

Descrição da oferta de emprego

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Community College Health Care Attendant/Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Background:

• Two years or more experience, preferably in a geriatric setting;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Empathy for, and understanding of the needs of the elderly.

Personal Requirements:

• Work as part of a team
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change
• Keen interest in working with seniors

FUNCTIONS:

• Delivered and received report at the beginning and end of each shift;
• Receives direction, assignment and evaluation of work from the RPN (charge nurse);
• Provides care with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, etc., for each resident as assigned according to the individual care plans;
• Orders supplies from the kitchen as needed and stores supplies upon receipt;
• Sets-up, delivers and returns meal trays to residents as required, due to illness, injury or special circumstances as approved by the charge nurse;
• Reports any changes in a residents’ physical, mental or emotional conditions to the RPN (charge nurse) and/or DOC;
• Answers call bells promptly, and responds to residents needs and requests;
• Assists in the preparation and serving meals;
• Notifies shift supervisor in the event of an emergency and assists in implementing emergency interventions as delegated by the charge nurse or DOC;
• Practices infection control protocol;
• Reports all resident and staff incidents/accidents immediately to charge nurse and/or DOC;
• Records on each resident’s check list daily;
• Reports malfunctioning of equipment, repairs needed, fire hazards to front desk or charge nurse.