Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Teeswater

RhynoCare; Teeswater; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Teeswater is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to deliver nursing care in long-term and acute care facilities. The ideal candidate will have active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to operate independently or as part of a team. This position offers a set schedule with competitive wages and requires compliance with healthcare policies.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Travel compensation

Accommodation allowance

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility.
• Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella required.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per established policies and physician's orders.
• Ensure timely admission for residents including orientation to the home.
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.

Skills

Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work with persons with Infectious Diseases

Education

BLS Certificate

Valid First Aid & CPR

Job description

We are currently looking for highly professional, experienced Personal Support Worker (PSW) to work in a variety of long term and acute care facilities in the Teeswater area.

This opportunity allows you to earn above-average wages with travel compensation and accommodation.

Shifts would be early morning, afternoon, evening, overnight with consistent hours and a set schedule until further notice.

Responsibilities

• To provide nursing care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care, and within the scope of practice of an RPN.
• Utilize sound nursing practice principles to ensure the delivery of excellent nursing and personal care in the assigned home area(s).
• Ensure a timely and accessible admission for the residents including a comprehensive orientation to the home and the services offered within the home Ensure that resident transfers and discharges are timely and safe
• Ensure the supply, control, and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, ensure protocols are followed on all assigned shifts
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of the residents

Requirements

• Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Able to work with persons with Infectious Diseases
• BLS Certificate
• Valid First Aid & CPR
• Proof of current immunizations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) proof of negative TB skin test within one (1) year as well as Hepatitis B
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work the flexible shift times, depending on the facility; eight (8) or twelve (12) hours in length.
• Must be able to ‘float’ from unit to unit within a hospital, depending on facility need.
• Must be reliable (once availability is given) to be placed at an agreed upon facility/unit.
• Must be in compliance with the RhynoCare Healthcare shift acceptance/cancellation policy (provided for review upon hiring).