Personal Support Worker (Casual)

Shiplake Properties; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retirement community in Toronto is seeking a Personal Support Worker to enhance the daily lives of residents. The role includes providing compassionate personal care and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates are graduates of approved PSW courses with certification in Dementia Care and CPR. This position supports varying shift patterns, promoting comfort and safety for all residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retirement residence or nursing home is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report changes in the residents' physical and emotional condition.
• Deliver personal care to promote comfort and safety.
• Assist residents with ambulation and emergency medical care.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach

Knowledge of relevant regulations

Education

Graduate from an approved Personal Support Worker course

Certified in Dementia Care Training

Current CPR and First Aid certificate

Job description

About the Role:

At The Dunfield Retirement Residence, we are a luxurious community in the Heart of Toronto committed to our residents’ care, happiness, and well-being.

As a Personal Support Worker (PSW), you'll play a vital role in enhancing the daily lives of our residents. You'll provide compassionate personal care, support their physical, social, and emotional needs, and contribute to a safe and comfortable environment.

This PSW position offers:

• Day Shift: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Evening Shift: 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm
• Night Shift: 11:30 pm - 7:30 am

What You'll Do:

As a key team member of our team at The Dunfield, you will be responsible for:

• Observing and reporting changes in the residents' physical and emotional condition; provide input into the care plan and implements the guidelines in the plan
• Delivering personal care to promote comfort and safety for the resident during activities of daily living
• Assist residents with ambulation / escorting
• Transfer residents as required
• Supervise or assist residents with toileting, bathing, meals and feedings as required
• Make beds, tidy suites, clean up bodily fluids of building as required
• Review memos and other communications, complete all required charting and documentation on data sheets and in clinical progress notes and provide end of shift report to the team
• Assist residents with ambulation, provide emergency medical care and respond to call bells and assist as necessary
• Ensure accurate records are maintained for "extra charges" to be billed to residents
• Carry out treatment and give medications according to the policy and procedure
• Maintain effective communication and good relationship with residents, families, Power of Attorney (POA) and the inter-disciplinary team members
• Participates as a team member in co-operation with other departments to ensure quality care of the resident. Provides input into the plan of care plan and assist with scheduling six month assessment appointments
• Complies with health and safety, sanitation and infection control procedures to minimize the risk to residents
• Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team or students

Who You Are:

We're looking for someone who is:

• A graduate from an approved Personal Support Worker course.
• Certified in Dementia Care Training from the Alzheimer Society.
• Equipped with a current CPR and First Aid certificate.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach.
• Knowledgeable of relevant regulations, including the Tenant Protection Act, Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority, Resident Rights, and has completed ORCA training.
• Experience in a retirement residence or nursing home is an asset.

We are proud to be an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all our locations and in our hiring practices. We believe in hiring the best talent whose skills and abilities contribute to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation throughout the application process, please inform us and we will work with you to ensure your needs are accommodated.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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