PSW, Palliative Care

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a tight-knit collaborative team you will assist palliative patients with personal care and activities of daily living. You will support patients families and caregivers enhancing quality of life comfort dignity and security in patients end of life journey. All direct patient care activities will be performed under the direction of an Integrated Care Program Supervisor who is a nurse.

• Working alongside the interdisciplinary palliative care team you will provide specialized care as specified in the care plan according to protocols within scope of practice and in accordance with Spectrum Health Cares policies and procedures.
• Provide companionship and comfort creating a calm and respectful environment tailored to the clients needs preferences and goals of care.
• Assist person(s) with activities of daily living such as bathing toileting hygiene skin care light meal preparation feeding and transfers.
• Perform light housekeeping duties such as decluttering and cleaning
• Listen observe and communicate any concerns / changes in the patients physical and / or emotional condition to the Integrated Care Program Supervisor.
• Travel within assigned region between patients residences or facilities.

Qualifications :

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities or the Ministry of Education approved program

Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care; or

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Additional Information :

This position is a current vacancy

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We thank all applicants however only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 upon request support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

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Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering cultivating and building a culture of diversity equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1