Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Woodstock

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate and skilled individuals to provide essential care for residents. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring quality resident care, and adhering to best practices and corporate policies. Candidates will engage in mentoring new staff and promote teamwork while participating in quality improvement programs. If you're dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others and meet the qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist registered staff in nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
• Complete all documentation on time and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Verbal and written English communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours)

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

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, 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. Coordinate 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 programs related to resident care.
9. Engage in quality improvement programs related to resident care.
10. Perform timely, accurate, and complete documentation for all care delivered during the assigned shift, in accordance with legislation, regulations, and internal requirements.
11. Participate in mentoring new staff/students and promote educational opportunities to enhance their learning.
12. Attend departmental, interdisciplinary team, and resident safety meetings.
13. Promote teamwork and good understanding between shifts, registered and unregulated staff, and respect the collective agreement.
14. Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including:

• Practicing proper body mechanics in daily routines, especially when using computer equipment.
• Using all equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Following established safety procedures for lockouts.
• Wearing proper safety equipment and PPE when necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication; speaking 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 community college or approved school, or
• RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy students who have completed Year 1.
• Experience as a Facility PSW is considered 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 absence of criminal record.