Personal support worker

Gem Health Care Group Ltd. - Groves Park Lodge; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Eastern Ontario is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to provide essential care to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, ensuring safety and comfort, and performing personal services. The ideal candidate will have a Personal Support Worker Certification and be committed to respecting the dignity of all residents. This full-time position offers an inclusive work environment, with a focus on equal opportunity for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 600 hours of learning in a PSW program.
• Autonomy and respect for residents' dignity.
• Experience with personal grooming tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide Resident-Centered Care to all residents.
• Assist with the admission of new residents.
• Ensure comfort and safety through various care duties.

Skills

Personal Support Worker Certification

Understanding of Gerontology

IPAC practices

Education

Completion of a PSW Program compliant with Ontario standards

Job description

Recommended Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker Certification from a PSW Program that meets the following requirements:
  • The Program follows the Personal Support Worker Program Standard set forth in 2014 by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities.
  • The Program is comprised of a minimum of 600 hours of learning in duration, counting both class time and practical experience time.

Responsibilities

• To provide Resident-Centered Care to all residents.
• To assist with the admission of a new Resident as per New Resident Admission Duties.
• To help provide for the physical, environmental, emotional and spiritual comfort and safety of the Resident by:
  • having some understanding of the meanings of behaviours related to Gerontology.
  • having some understanding of how different cultural backgrounds affect behaviour.
  • having some understanding of the religious beliefs of the Resident and how this affects their daily lives.
  • giving attention to the general health care of the Residents by ensuring they are properly bathed and dressed at all times.
  • observing for proper diet, elimination, and diversional therapy.
  • assisting with maintenance of an attractive and comfortable environment for the Resident with special consideration given to cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, general safety and supplies.
  • remembering ALL should be treated with respect, kindness and dignity at all times.
  • having a good understanding of IPAC practices.
• Assist with or complete personal grooming (i.e., nailcare, shaving, make‑up, oral hygiene and shampoos) usually done with AM care or bath.
• Assist Residents to and from the dining room.
• Assist with feeding of Residents as needed.
• Assist with the passing and feeding of nourishments to all Residents.
• Assist Residents to and from bathroom, offer bedpan and keep incontinent Residents clean at all times, change linens as often as necessary, and encourage self‑help measures and activities.
• Prepare Residents for tests, x‑rays, visits by physicians and dentists, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, recreation, visits to Chapel and other areas of the home; may transport them to areas or departments where the above takes place and accompany Residents to other facilities as directed by the Director of Care or the Registered Nurse.
• Perform personal services for Residents within reason, such as reading to them, writing letters, operating TV and radio, assisting with recreational and occupational therapy projects in their rooms; may run errands and do whatever is possible to promote comfort, safety, security and rehabilitation.
• Provide PM care and settle Resident to bed.
• Assist relatives, visitors, and guests (as needed).
• Assist with and/or perform procedures such as admitting, transferring, discharging Residents; measuring and recording intake and output; collecting specimens (urine, stool, sputum) and caring for Residents in isolation; ensuring safety devices are used and precautions followed; assisting RN in giving treatments and examining Residents; assisting with the care of dying and/or deceased Residents.
• Use proper technique in all Resident care to prevent the spread of disease and infections (cross‑contamination).
• Observe Residents and note physical condition, attitude, reaction, appetite, etc., and report changes or unusual findings to R.N./R.P.N.
• Assist with restorative and rehabilitative care of Residents and provide instructions in self‑help using medical appliances.
• Chart required information and signs entries on appropriate documentation.
• Answer call bells, may answer telephone, run errands as directed by Director of Care or Registered Nurse.
• Participate in ward or unit cleaning duties not performed by housekeeping personnel as directed.
• Give and receive report, attend in‑service meetings.
• Recognize and work in the manner and with protective devices, measures, procedures and equipment required to maintain safety and health for everyone.
• Report any unsafe or potential hazards to RN or R.P.N.
• May perform other duties as directed by Director of Care or Registered Nurse.
• Take and record oral and tympanic temperatures, heights, weights, pulse and respirations of Residents.
• Complete colostomy changes and report results to the RN or R.P.N.
• Apply prescribed creams/treatments to intact affected areas, report to RN or R.P.N., and sign treatment sheet.
• Follow all IPAC practices.

Groves Park Lodge is committed to an equal and diverse workplace and takes pride in our inclusive work environment. Groves Park Lodge is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and freedoms Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

About Gem Health Care Group Ltd. – Groves Park Lodge

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via email to [e-mail], including a cover letter.

Job Types: Full‑Time.

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