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Personal Care Worker (PT)The Berkeley • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Personal Care Worker (PT)

Personal Care Worker (PT)

The Berkeley • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1 day ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

About the Position

We are looking for a qualified PCW to provide ongoing or short term care for our residents in a professional and compassionate manner.

The ideal candidate will be dependable and courteous with outstanding communication skills. You are a committed team player, with a passion for providing exceptional service and support, have an empathetic and respectful approach and great attention to detail, paying attention to the ‘little things'.

As a Retirement Residence, The Berkeley is a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week operation. This position is part time working days, evenings, nights, weekends, and some statutory holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care to residents such as aiding in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing/undressing
  • May prepare snacks and assist in feeding the resident, if required
  • Assist residents to the Dining Room for meals or delivers a food tray to the residents' apartment
  • Perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes, making beds, or mopping floors.
  • May perform routine health-related duties such as collecting specimens under the general direction of the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator.
  • Provide companionship to residents
  • Observe any changes in residents' condition and communicates these changes to the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator.
  • Work in conjunction with other members of the Health Care Team, to provide effective and appropriate standards of care for all residents.
  • Ensure residents' personal hygiene and other necessary household items are in stock
  • Support and encourage residents to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible.
  • Follow all health and safety legislation as it relates to the Nursing and Health Care Departments.
  • Ensure use of proper infection control techniques and sanitation.
  • Practice safety measures to prevent injuries, including proper body mechanics

Requirements

  • Experience in Personal Care work with older adults
  • CCA certification and/or courses in Personal Care would be an asset
  • First Aid and CPR certificates
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage when times are slow
  • Empathy for, and an understanding of older adults, aging in place and cognitive impairment
  • Positive attitude and the ability to build relationships
  • Patient and friendly with demonstrated experience in problem solving
  • Flexibility to work various shifts and locations, as required


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