PSW - Dementia & Long-Term Care Support

Talent Pool Builder; Kingston; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension Plan

Education bursaries

Job summary

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and comfort, while adhering to care plans and safety standards. Training in dementia and palliative care is preferred, along with CPR/first-aid certification. This role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program from an accredited educational institution.
• Prior working or practicum experience in a long-term care home or community support services program, preferred.
• Successful completion of Gentle Persuasive Approach and similar programs, preferred.
• Prior work experience and training in dementia care and palliative care, preferred.
• CPR Basic Rescuer and first-aid certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• The PSW will perform only those acts for which she or he has been properly trained.
• Takes direction from Charge RN, RN or RPN regarding priority-setting and the delivery of care.
• Familiarizes self with the care plan of residents to whom she/he is assigned to provide care.
• Follows a consistent approach when interacting with residents who may exhibit difficult behaviours.
• Provides direct-care for residents as outlined in the written care plan or as requested by the resident. Direct care encompasses but is not limited to: assistance with activities of daily living; exercise, positioning and ambulation; bowel and bladder care; collection of specimens; any other care required to ensure resident safety and comfort
• Provides, removes and cleans bedpan and or urinal at regular intervals and upon resident’s request.
• Assists resident to and from bathroom and monitors as required.

Skills

PSW Diploma

Long-term care exp

Gentle Persuasive Approach

Dementia care

CPR First Aid

Education

Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and comfort, while adhering to care plans and safety standards. Training in dementia and palliative care is preferred, along with CPR/first-aid certification. This role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate patient care.