PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Southbridge Care Homes; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 27,276 - 38,848; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker in Owen Sound, Ontario. The role involves providing direct care, assisting with activities, and emotional support to residents. Ideal candidates will have completed a PSW Program and possess effective communication skills.

The hourly wage for this position is $24.42. Southbridge welcomes applicants with disabilities and those requiring accommodations during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW program that meets appropriate standards.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Ability to communicate positively with staff, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

PSW Program (min. 600 hours)

Job description

Part Time, Vacancy

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Home: Southbridge Owen Sound

Location: Owen Sound, Ontario

Hourly Wage: $24.42

Position: Personal Support Worker

Status: Part Time, Vacancy

Reports to

Director of Care

Key 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 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.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• 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
• Mental 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.

Additional Requirements Include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

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