PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Southbridge Care Homes; Goderich; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers to provide compassionate care to residents. In this rewarding role, you will assist with daily living activities, offer emotional support, and ensure adherence to care plans and safety protocols. Your empathetic nature and ability to communicate effectively will help create a nurturing environment for residents. Join a team that values quality care and service, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support.

Qualifications

• Completion of a PSW Program with a minimum of 600 hours is required.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for residents including feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Encourage resident participation in activity programs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Completed PSW Program

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.