PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Southbridge Care Homes; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential personal and nursing care to residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, offering emotional support, and adhering to care plans and safety protocols. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the skills to provide quality care, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care including feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Support residents emotionally and socially, including palliative care.
• Assist with meal service and participate in care conferences.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Teamwork

Education

PSW Program (600 hours)

Job description

Home: Southbridge Pinewood

Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario

Position: Personal Support Worker

The PSW provides direct personal and nursing care to residents to fulfill their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs in accordance with home policies, procedures, and work routines.

Responsibilities

1. Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
2. Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.
3. Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
4. Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
5. Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire safety, environment, and infection control.
6. Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs, and matters related to resident care.
7. Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.

Qualifications

1. 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).
2. Experience in long-term care is an asset.
3. Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required.
4. Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned.
5. Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents, and families.
6. Demonstrates empathy, concern, and interest in providing quality care and service to residents.
7. Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. Ability to provide resident care in accordance with applicable legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, and the ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions in English.

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