Personal Support Worker

Calian Group Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is hiring a Personal Support Worker to assist patients with daily activities in various health facilities. The role involves providing personal care, support with hygiene, emotional companionship, and documenting patient information. Successful candidates will need a PSW certification, communication skills in English or French, and the ability to work shifts. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach towards patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have PSW certification from an accredited institution.
• Communication in English or French required; bilingualism is an asset.
• Must be able to work shifts: day, evening, night.
• Must have a current CPR certificate.
• Must have a recent police check for the vulnerable sector.
• Must have a negative TB test from within the last year.
• Must have a mobile device with internet access.
• Must have at least 2 doses of the Covid19 Vaccination within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with hygiene and grooming.
• Support clients with toileting needs.
• Assist with the use of personal aids.
• Foster companionship and emotional support.
• Provide home support functions including meal preparation.
• Observe and report any concerns regarding clients' status.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to monitor patients for extended periods

Ability to respond swiftly

Ability to work well with others

Patience

Calm and respectful demeanor

Proficient with technology

Education

PSW certification from an accredited institution

Job description

Position Overview

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides assistance to patients with daily activities in hospitals, nursing homes, or patients homes. Daily activities may include personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, transferring or positioning, light housekeeping and so on. PSWs should observe for changes in patients’ conditions and summon nursing staff where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with hygiene and grooming, including bathing, skincare, mouth care and hair care.
• Provide assistance with dressing and undressing.
• Provide support with toileting, utilizing bedpans, urinals, commodes, incontinent products, emptying and changing leg bags, bowel routine.
• Provide assistance with use of personal aids such as dentures, hearing aids, and prosthesis.
• Provide assistance with transferring, positioning and ambulating using mechanical aids and transferring devices.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Provide home support functions to the client such as menu planning, meal preparation, assistance with feeding.
• Provide light housekeeping and laundry, as required.
• Observe and report to the case supervisor or the facility charge nurse any concerns or problems regarding the clients’ physical and mental status.
• Document client information regarding personal care and home management services, as required.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to monitor patients for extended periods of time.
• Ability to respond swiftly.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must have a high degree of patience.
• Must be calm and respectful.
• Must be proficient with technology.

Qualifications

• Must have a PSW certification from an accredited institution (or equivalent)
• English or French communication required; bilingualism is an asset.
• Must be able to work shifts (day, evening, night).
• Must have a current CPR certificate.
• Must have a recent (within the last 1 year) police check for the vulnerable sector.
• Must have a negative TB test from within the last 1 year (If a positive test, must have a recent Chest Xray showing no abnormalities).
• Must have a mobile device and access to the internet.
• Must have at least 2 doses of the Covid19 Vaccination within 14 days

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to multiple sites, including hospitals, long term care facilities or patient homes.
• Requires mental stamina to always stay awake when with a patient.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.