PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Southbridge Care Homes; Clarington; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a Part-Time Personal Support Worker for Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care in Newcastle, Ontario. Shifts include days, evenings and nights with rotational weekends, starting wage CAD 23.25 per hour.

Reporting to the Director of Care, you will provide direct resident care per established care plans in a fast-paced facility. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, documenting care, supporting residents and families, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Completed PSW program meeting Ontario standards (≥600 hours).
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Proficient in care planning systems and documentation.
• Physically and mentally able to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Encourage participation in activities and attend activities with residents.
• Assist with meal service and feeding as required.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents and families.
• Adhere to policies on documentation, safety and infection control.
• Communicate with supervisor about unit activities and needs.
• Participate in care conferences and care plan documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Effective communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Reading/writing English

Education

PSW Program (≥600 hours)

Job description

starting at $23.25/ hour

Status:

Part-Time (day, evening and night shifts)

Schedule

: Days (06:30 am – 2:30pm); Eve (2:30pm– 10:30pm); nights (10:30pm – 06:30am)

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Personal Support Worker

Home: Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care

Location: Newcastle, ON

Hourly Wage: starting at $23.25/ hour

Status: Part-Time (day, evening and night shifts)

Schedule: Days (06:30 am – 2:30pm); Eve (2:30pm– 10:30pm); nights (10:30pm – 06:30am)

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides direct personal and nursing care to residents in order to meet their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, in accordance with the home’s policies, procedures, and established work routines.

This is a Part-Time role with working hours that varies from day, evening and nights including a rotational weekend schedule, though extended hours may be required from time to time. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring high attention to detail and strong time management skills. The role includes regular use of computer systems and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key 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.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• 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
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

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