PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Goderich; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes Inc in Goderich, Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide direct nursing and personal care to residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.

The ideal candidate must have completed a PSW Program meeting government standards and be able to communicate effectively with residents and families. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and providing support to enhance residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• Completion of a PSW Program with a minimum of 600 hours in duration.
• Knowledge in care planning systems and documentation is required.
• Ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal and nursing care to residents.
• Assists with feeding, bathing, grooming, and ambulation of residents.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Completed a PSW Program

Job description

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.

Reports to: Director of Care

The Personal Support Worker provides direct personal and nursing care to residents to fulfill the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance with home policies, procedures, and work routines.

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 policies 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.
• Mental and physical ability 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 applicable legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Additional Requirements

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

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability‑related needs and those who require accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.