Personal Support Worker

Bayshore HealthCare; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oshawa is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to assist clients with daily living activities. This role requires graduation from an accredited program and at least one year of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a solid knowledge of community nursing, provide personal care as per established care plans, and maintain confidentiality. Competitive benefits and flexible schedules are offered to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental)

Paid orientation and training

Competitive travel compensation

Flexibility in work schedules

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of community nursing principles.
• At least one year of personal care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care according to care plans.
• Document and report on client conditions.
• Participate in health and safety activities.
• Maintain client confidentiality.

Skills

Personal care service

Client documentation

Infection prevention practices

Communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited Personal Support Worker Program

Job description

Job Summary

We value our Bayshore PSW with:

• Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family for Part-time and Full-time
• Paid orientation and paid training
• Competitive travel compensation
• Efficient work schedules with more care time and less travel- flexible working hours to accommodate work life balance
• Opportunities to grow in your career
• Company provided Mobile devices for easy documentation and strong communication.
• Easy Access to managers and schedulers who listen and support the important work you do!

The Personal Support Worker, under the direction of the immediate Supervisor, provides personal care services to clients and assists clients with the activities of daily living as described in the care plan, and in accordance with all required internal and external standards of practice.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide personal care service according to directions on the established care plan or assignment sheet, and ensure that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent
• Provide personal care that is within the provincial scope of practice for a Personal Support Worker; duties may include skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care, positioning and movement, exercise, basic wound care, feeding including special diets, and assistance with oxygen administration and medication reminder.
• Perform specialized, client specific procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated.
• Observe and document client conditions according to company standards; report unusual events or changes in the client’s condition to the immediate Supervisor or to the Office
• Understands and implements infection prevention practices
• Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties and is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
• Complete other tasks as requested.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Personal Support Worker Program. The Personal Support Worker must, within their scope of practice, have a solid knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of community nursing and the delivery of personal care service to clients.

Experience

At least one year of recent personal care experience in a similar position or life experience in which similar duties were completed.

Primary Location

ON-Oshawa