PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Southbridge Care Homes; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in St. Catharines is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide direct care for residents. Key responsibilities include assisting with ambulation, feeding, and grooming, as well as providing emotional support. Candidates must have completed a PSW program and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and caring environment dedicated to quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program that meets appropriate standards.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for residents, including assistance with ambulation and grooming.
• Support residents in activity participation.
• Deliver meals and assist with feeding when needed.
• Provide emotional support including palliative care.

Skills

Effective communication

Empathy and care

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

PSW Program (600+ hours)

Job description

Home: Garden City Manor

Location: St Catharines, ON

Position: PSW- Part Time

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 polices 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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