PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 28,367 - 40,402; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes Inc is looking for a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide direct personal and nursing care in Thornbury, Ontario. The role includes assisting residents with daily activities, emotional support, and adherence to care policies.

Ideal candidates must have completed a PSW Program and be able to work both independently and as a part of a team. The position offers a starting salary of $24.96 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a PSW Program meeting Ministry standards.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Must be mentally and physically capable of performing duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for residents including ambulation and grooming.
• Encourage participation in activity programs.
• Assist with meal service and provide emotional support.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy and concern for residents

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Completed PSW Program (minimum 600 hours)

Job description

Job Description

Location: Thornbury, ON

Salary Range: Starting at $24.96 per hour

Position: Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Reports to: Director of Care

The Personal Support Worker provides direct personal and nursing care to residents to fulfill the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance with home policies, procedure and work routines.

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 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.

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
• 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.

Additional Requirements

• 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.

EEO Statement

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