Personal Support Worker (PSW)-GOLDEN PLOUGH LODGE in Cobourg

County of Northumberland; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health authority in Northumberland County is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker (PSW) for permanent, part-time vacancies. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in personal support work or be a nursing student with relevant skills. Responsibilities include providing social and emotional support to residents, effective communication with the care team, and adherence to safety and health practices. Commitment to quality care in a supportive environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker program or RN/RPN students.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be capable of interacting with cognitively impaired residents.

Responsibilities

• Communicate resident-related observations to supervisor.
• Provide emotional, social, and cognitive support to residents.
• Assist with restorative care as directed by RN/RPN.
• Follow infection control guidelines.
• Implement emergency measures as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to interact with residents

Ability to function as a team member

Knowledge of English language

Satisfactory work performance

Good attendance record

Education

Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker program

Nursing students (RN or RPN) with at least one year completed

Job description

Employment opportunity

Our long‑term care home, the Golden Plough Lodge is currently looking to fill the following existing vacancies:

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

• Permanent, part‑time vacancies

Qualifications required

• Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker program or Nursing students (RN or RPN) who have completed at least one year of studies and have equivalent skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a personal support worker.
• Must possess effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to interact with residents who may have cognitive impairment, sensory deprivation or use a communication aide.
• Must have the ability to function as an effective and supportive member of the disciplinary team.
• Must have a working knowledge of the English language in order to take direction, complete verbal and written documentation and perform job related activities.
• Must have satisfactory work performance in present position.
• Must have previous proven good attendance record.

Duties

• Demonstrate effective and timely communication of resident‑related observations to supervisor.
• Practice using the techniques and skills taught in the respective core programs; attend in‑services and meetings for personal development.
• Provide the residents with the emotional, social and cognitive support they have a right to expect from a caregiver.
• Follow infection control guidelines.
• Assist with restorative care under the direction of the RN/RPN.
• Implement emergency measures in accordance with fire procedures, basic first aid and the Heimlich maneuver.
• Collect data and monitor resident status under RN/RPN direction.
• Work in a safe manner with a good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

How To Apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should connect with their Case Manager before applying for this position