Personal Support Worker

County of Lambton; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The County of Lambton is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide essential care and support to Elders in Sarnia. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a dignified quality of life. The ideal candidate will possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate and relevant experience, contributing to a safe and healthy environment for Elders.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to Elders and maintain their quality of life.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Elder rooms and workspaces.
• Assist in meal distribution and personal interactions with Elders.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Caregiving

Case Management

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126000 residents. The Corporations seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance provincial offences court three Long-Term Care Homes 25 library branches two museums an art gallery archives local roadways public health services housing services social services building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

Provide personal care to Elders and help them with all individual daily care to keep them independent as long as possible; and maintain quality of life for Elders by providing a clean healthy safe environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Personal Care to Elders :

Bath toilet change briefs brush teeth dress groom provide hair and nail care social / personal interaction feed make beds and provide privacy in a dignified manner

Communicate and try to obtain cooperation from Elders co-workers family members supervisors

Clean :

Maintain the cleanliness of the Elder rooms and workspaces by cleaning wheelchairs catheter bags commodes / urinals wash basins care carts beds bed changes bed side tables closets razors and bathrooms

Distribute clean linens and towels

Clean mechanical equipment commodes urinals sinks and tubs

Delivery of Meals :

Feed and / or assist with feeding Elders

Open cartons cut food place items within reach

Push and distribution of the snack cart to the Elders rooms

Porter meals to Elders rooms

Transferring and Lifting :

Porter Elders to dining rooms bedrooms activities

Lift garbage and linen bags for disposal

Transfer Elders from bed to wheelchair etc.

Use mechanical lifts to reposition Elders to and from lounge chairs / wheelchairs beds commodes tub chairs etc.

Repositioning Elders in bed

Application and removal of lift slings when using mechanical lifts

Walk exercise Elders as per care plans or as directed

Charting and Reporting :

Input to HCA and Dietary Flow sheets to ensure all ADL of Elders have been completed

Complete meal and snack sheets daily to ensure Elders are receiving appropriate caloric intake

Cleaning schedule and maintenance book

Report to Charge Nurse or RPN any resident situation that may occur during the shift

Complete audits as assigned by the Supervisor

General :

Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation collective bargaining agreements County Policies and Procedures etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and / or the requirements identified within the positions Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision : Not applicable

Indirect Supervision : Not applicable

Functional Authority : May provide guidance and support to students or to orient new employees

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience

None

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 32 - 33

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Personal Support Worker • Sarnia, Ontario, Canada