Personal Support Worker (Part Time) - Ridgeview

Extendicare; Ridgeview (SD); On-site; USD 37,718 - 39,853; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare in Ridgeview, South Dakota is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide personal care and support to seniors. The role requires adherence to care plans, observing resident conditions, and performing personal care tasks. Qualifications include a graduate of the Personal Support Worker program and experience with seniors.

This part-time position offers a compensation range of $27.38 to $28.93 per hour. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to maintaining safety and dignity for all residents.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors in community health services.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Observe and report on residents' conditions to the supervisor.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Personal care duties

Education

Graduate of Personal Support Worker program

Job description

Job Description

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
• To facilitate residents' move in and transfers where applicable;
• To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Extendicare forms or tools;
• To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
• To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
• To escape medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
• To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
• To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
• To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
• To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family;
• To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client's safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client's behalf to ensure client's safety is maintained;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;
• To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 600 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$27.38 - $28.93