Personal support worker

Southbridge Care Homes; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home facility in Newmarket is seeking a PSW for casual shifts. The role involves providing direct care to residents, assisting with daily activities, and offering emotional support. Candidates should have a PSW program completion and preferably experience in long-term care. We value empathy and organizational skills in our team members.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program as per Ministry standards.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Ability to communicate positively with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Support participation in activity programs.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents and families.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

PSW Program (minimum 600 hours)

Job description

Home: Eagle Terrace

Location: Newmarket

Position: PSW. Casual (All shift)

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.
  
  

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.