Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Good Shepherd Hamilton & Toronto; Hamilton City (CA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Community impact

Education support

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Good Shepherd Emmanuel House Hospice in Hamilton is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide compassionate end-of-life care in a ten-bed facility. You will assist with personal care, medications, meals, light housekeeping and transportation, delivering person-centred care in a home-like environment.

Shift work is 12 hours, days and nights. A PSW certificate and CPR/First Aid are required; francophone ability or other languages are assets to support diverse residents.

Qualifications

• PSW certificate, in good standing from an approved institution.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificate is required.
• Experience with end-of-life or life-limiting illness.
• Good judgement, problem-solving and assessment skills.
• Enhanced training in palliative/end of life care is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Provide end-of-life care to residents and families.
• Assist with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
• Administer medications according to prescribed instructions.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Assist with transportation to appointments or outings.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor and report changes in condition or behaviour.
• Complete administrative tasks and team documentation.
• Work independently and with the care team to deliver person-centred care.

Connaissances

Good judgement

Problem-solving

Assessment skills

End-of-life care experience

Multilingual (French or other)

Formation

PSW Certificate

CPR and First Aid Certification

Description du poste

Hours:

Ability to work 12-hour.

Rate of Pay:

$24.15/ per hour plus an additional $3 per hour PSW premium.

Reason for Posting

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Emmanuel House Hospice

How You Will Make An Impact

Emmanuel House Hospice is a ten-bed palliative care facility located in Hamilton that offers a home-like environment for individuals who are nearing the end of their lives. Support and care are provided in a team-based approach, including various interdisciplinary team members such as personal support workers, nursing, physicians, spiritual and psychosocial support. We embrace a holistic model of care and the importance of providing individuals dignity at the end of their life, while providing opportunity for the resident and family to exercise religious, cultural and spiritual rituals, customs, rites and beliefs.

• Provide care to persons, families and friends at the end of life.
• Assist with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Administer medications according to prescribed instructions.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including laundry and tidying up.
• Assist with transportation to appointments or outings.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to individuals.
• Monitor and report any changes in the individual's condition or behaviour.
• Administrative work, such as documentation and other duties.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the care team.
• Deliver care in a person-centered way that considers the resident's personal and cultural needs/preferences.
• Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd.

What You’ll Bring To Our Team

• PSW certificate, in good standing from an approved and recognized institution.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificate is required.
• Experience working with individuals in the end of life or with a life limiting illness.
• Good judgement, problem-solving and assessment skills.
• Enhanced training in palliative/end of life care, such as Fundamentals in Hospice Palliative Care considered an asset.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Must be available to work a 12-hour shift schedule that includes days and nights.
• Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset.
• Excellent resident to staff ratio that allows for exceptional resident care.
• A respectful and rewarding work environment with ongoing opportunities to grow and learn.
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Hospitality, Respect, Responsibility, Quality, and Spirituality.
• Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset.
• Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted