Personal Support Worker Jobs in Canada

Overview

“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter™’. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

Personal Support Worker (PSW) (W) reports to the Director of Care and under the direction of the Unit Supervisor provides personal care, reports changes in resident status and documents where applicable. Enhances restorative care by promoting independence of activities of daily living. Enhances the therapeutic effects of the bathing process and provides the resident with an environment and bathing options, which meet their needs and add to their quality of life. Works closely with the Nursing Restorative Therapist.

Wage Rate : The starting wage rate is $24 / hour.

Vacancy

We are hiring employees to work on a casual basis to help us fulfil our scheduling needs and fill vacant shifts as they arise. We are offering flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of tasks that include providing assistance with personal care and activities of daily living for residents
• Provides direction and guidance to residents in the provision of activities of daily living as per their plan of care, ensuring to maximize their independence and allowing for choice and self-determination of their care.
• Monitor resident’s wellbeing and report changes in their physical, and emotional conditions to registered staff.
• Responsible for accurate documentation on the residents for each shift adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the home including the Code of Conduct and …
• Maintain effective and professional communication with residents, Families and fellow coworkers
• Promote the Vision, Mission and Values as well as Residents Bill of Rights
• Maintain a quality focus in all things
• Ensure the health and safety of residents, families and co-workers
• Other Duties as assigned and or indicated in the Job Task Inventory
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the plan of care
• Monitors resident safety in accordance with plan of care; implement and follow precautionary and preventative measures (e.g. skin impairment, falls, expressive behaviours) sets out in the care plan.
• Document each task of daily activities and care provided in electronic health records accurately and in a timely manner. Thoroughly documents Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols
• Participates in resident care conference / team meetings and provides information to aid in the development of care plans.
• Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people
• Ensures that personal care items are clean, labeled and accessible to residents.
• Use of Gentle persuasive approach (GPA) when dealing with and managing residents with expressive behaviours
• Must have knowledge of and adhere to practices of safe transfers; safe use of ceiling and other mechanical lifts in accordance with the policies of the Home.
• Maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for residents during the provision of care.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.

Qualifications

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows :

What do we offer you?

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrativetasks to organize applications or analyze role alignment. These tools are used solely to supportour recruitment team. All hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personalinformation collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protectionand Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.

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