Personal Support Worker (PSW) -Essex

RhynoCare Staffing Solutions; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker to provide skilled care for residents. This entry-level position involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring quality care, and participating in team meetings. Ideal candidates will have completed a recognized PSW training program or be in the first year of nursing or therapy studies. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents while adhering to best practices and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet health surveillance requirements.
• Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered staff in nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation for all care delivered.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

PSW Training Program

RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy Year 1

Job description

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Provide skilled care for all activities of daily living in accordance with corporate policy, established standards, and recognized nursing practice.

1. Assist the registered staff in nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
2. Complete all documentation on time, and in accordance with corporate policies, ensuring that it is both current and accurate.
3. Ensure a holistic, quality approach to resident care consistent with RhynoCare’s Mission, Vision, Values, and the Resident Bill of Rights.
4. Provide assistance and support with resident meal service.
5. Provide assistance and support with restorative nursing.
6. Strategize, cooperate, and conduct all activities necessary for the effective completion of resident care during shifts and throughout the unit.
7. Execute care in accordance with current legislation, best practices, corporate policies, and procedures.
8. Participate in agency risk management and quality improvement programs related to resident care.
9. Perform timely, accurate, and complete documentation for all care delivered on the assigned shift, in accordance with legislation, regulations, and internal requirements.
10. Participate in mentoring new staff/students and promote educational opportunities to enhance their education.
11. Participate in departmental, interdisciplinary team, and resident safety meetings.
12. Promote good understanding and teamwork among shifts, staff, and adherence to the collective agreement.
13. Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics, equipment use, lockout procedures, and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication; ability to speak a second language is an asset.
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Successful completion of a Ministry of Education approved PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours) from a recognized institution, or
  • RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy students with successful completion of Year 1.
• Experience working as a Facility PSW is an asset.
• Negative T.B. skin test or chest X-ray.
• Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid certificates.
• Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act.
• VSS within the past year confirming absence of criminal record.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care