PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario seeks a compassionate Personal Support Worker to provide direct care to residents. The ideal candidate will have completed a PSW program, be adaptable and motivated, and capable of working both independently and in a team. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities and providing emotional support. This position offers flexible scheduling with mixed shifts. Experience in long-term care is an asset.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program that meets appropriate standards, must be a minimum of 600 hours.
• Ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct care for residents with daily activities.
• Encourage participation in activity programs.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents and families.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Completed a PSW Program (minimum 600 hours)

Job description

Personal Support Worker

Position: Personal Support Worker

Duration: Casual

Schedule: Mixed shifts (day, evening, night)

Home: Marochel Manor

Location: Ottawa, ON

Adaptable, understanding, compassionate, motivated, honest, loving. This is a PSW.

Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort?
Are you passionate about providing the highest quality of care to residents? If you are, we want to hear from you!

Our PSW team provides direct personal and nursing care to residents to fulfill the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of our residents.

As a PSW You Will

• 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.

The ideal candidate for our team will have the following qualifications and skills

• 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.

Interested applicants should apply directly through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those who need accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.