PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker for part-time night shifts. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential care and support to residents, assisting with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, and grooming. Your empathy and communication skills will shine as you engage with residents and their families, ensuring a high standard of care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in your care while working in a supportive team environment. If you're passionate about providing quality care and making a positive impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program with a minimum of 600 hours including practical experience.
• Experience in long-term care is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for residents including assistance with daily activities.
• Support residents emotionally and socially, including palliative care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Completed PSW Program

Job description

Personal Support Worker

Position: Part-Time, Nights (10pm-6am)

Home: Warkworth Place

Location: Warkworth,ON

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.
  
  

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