Unregulated Care Provider/Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Noojmowin Teg; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Noojmowin Teg on Manitoulin Island is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide compassionate client care and support across the community. You will assess clients, monitor health indicators, and assist with daily activities, meals, hygiene and safety under RN/RPN supervision.

The role requires PSW certification, background checks, CPR-C/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• PSW certificate required.
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks required.
• Current CPR-C and First Aid certification.
• Valid G license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients including vitals when trained.
• Observe and document changes; report to nurse/manager.
• Provide daily personal care and emotional support.
• Assist with meals and hygiene.
• Assist with medication reminders.
• Develop care plans with the nurse; implement.
• Assist with light housekeeping and safety.
• Transport medications from pharmacy as needed.
• Complete documentation in the EMR per policy.
• Engage in professional development; participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Autonomy

Anishinaabemowin (asset)

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Summary:Personal Support Workers are governed under the “Unregulated Care Providers’ (UCP category as identified by the College of Nurses. The Personal Support Worker assists and supports the nursing process utilizing the knowledge, skills and abilities that they acquire during their PSW training. The PSW works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).Job Duties:· Assessment of clients including taking vital signs (if appropriately trained), height, weight, fluid intake and output· Observe and document any changes in a client’s physical or mental condition and report changes and concerns to the nurse and/or Manager· Provide essential daily care and emotional support to clients· Assist with meal preparation· Assist with medication reminders· Development of care plans in collaboration with the nurse· Provide client care including helping with providing personal hygiene· Provides for the safety and well being of the individual client· Assist with light housekeeping duties· Pick up medications at the pharmacy as needed· Assist the nursing staff as needed· Other relevant duties as assignedPerform administrative duties in support of the organization’s goals and objectives· Complete documentation within the electronic database in an accurate and timely manner per NTHC policy· Engage in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge regarding the scope of the position· Assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s quality improvement initiativesRequirements:Mandatory· Completion of a Personal Support Worker Certificate· Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks required· Current CPR C and First Aid Certification· Valid Class G driver’s license and have access to a vehiclePreferred· Experience working in First Nation communities, knowledge of traditions and customs· Experience working within an electronic medical record systemKnowledge· Knowledge of the First Nation communities of Manitoulin Island· Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe cultureSkills· Skilled in interpersonal relations· Excellent verbal and written communication skills· Proficiency in Microsoft OfficeAbility· Ability to work autonomously· Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an assetWork Conditions· Frequent long-distance travel required· Services are delivered across Manitoulin Island and area to Anishinabek individuals· May require use of interpreters for clients where Ojibwe is their first language