Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Hamilton

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and skilled individuals to provide essential care for residents. This role involves assisting nursing staff, ensuring quality documentation, and fostering teamwork to enhance resident well-being. Ideal candidates will have completed a recognized PSW training program or be in their first year of nursing or therapy studies. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care and improving the lives of those they serve. If you are passionate about making a difference in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered staff in nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
• Complete all documentation on time, ensuring accuracy and currency.
• Promote teamwork and understanding among shifts and staff.

Skills

Verbal and written English communication

Teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Health and safety procedures

Education

Completion of PSW Training Program

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

Job description

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***

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, in accordance with corporate policies, ensuring accuracy and currency.
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. Assist and support restorative nursing efforts.
6. Strategize, cooperate, and conduct activities necessary for effective resident care during shifts and throughout the unit.
7. Execute care in accordance with 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, complying with legislation and regulations.
10. Participate in mentoring new staff/students and promote educational opportunities.
11. Participate in departmental, interdisciplinary team, and resident safety meetings.
12. Promote teamwork and understanding among shifts, staff, and in accordance with the collective agreement.
13. Adhere to health and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics, equipment use, safety procedures, and PPE use when necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication; second language skills are an asset.
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Completion of a Ministry of Education approved PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours) from a recognized institution.
  • RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy students who have completed Year 1.
• Experience as a Facility PSW is an asset.
• Negative T.B. skin test or chest x-ray.
• Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid certification.
• Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act.
• VSS within the past year confirming no criminal record.