Unregulated Care Provider/Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Job summary

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre seeks an enthusiastic Personal Support Worker to support clients across Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, vital sign monitoring (when trained), and collaborating with nursing staff to ensure high-quality care for Anishinaabe communities.

The PSW works under RN/RPN direction, performs basic documentation, and may assist with meal prep, hygiene, and mobility support while maintaining patient dignity and

Qualifications

• 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 access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of clients including taking vital signs (if appropriately trained) and documenting changes.
• Observe and report changes in physical or mental condition to the nurse or Manager.
• Provide essential daily care and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Develop care plans in collaboration with the nurse.
• Provide client care including personal hygiene assistance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Autonomy

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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).

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 assigned

Perform 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 initiatives

Requirements

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 vehicle

Preferred

• Experience working in First Nation communities, knowledge of traditions and customs
• Experience working within an electronic medical record system

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the First Nation communities of Manitoulin Island
• Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture

Skills

• Skilled in interpersonal relations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability

• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset

Work 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