Personal Support Worker -Long-Term Care Facility

AboutUs :

At HealthOPM O ur P eople M atter. We were founded to address the workforcegaps in the healthcare sector. We work with clients in allhealthcare sectors including long term care retirement communitieshospitals health centers and community clinics.

Anywhere in Ontariothat care is needed you can find us there.

We are currently looking for an PersonalSupport Worker interested in a fulltime or parttime position in theAurora area.

Job Description :

Are you a compassionate and dedicated PSW passionate aboutproviding quality care We are seeking Personal Support Workers tojoin our team at a LongTerm Care facility that primarily serves theChinese community.

Highlights :

• Opportunity to work in a culturally enrichedenvironment.
• Preference for candidates familiarwith the cultural practices dietary needs and languages commonlyspoken within the Chinese community.
• Provideassistance with activities of daily living emotional support andcompanionship to residents.

QuickInformation

Compensation : $21.00 $23 / hour

Vulnerable Sector Check (1 year)VSC

TBTest

KnowledgeSkills & Abilities :

• Demonstrated interpersonal / communicationskills
• Current certification in NonViolentCrisis Intervention (NVCI) and Gentle Persuasion Approaches toDementia Care (GPA) are assets
• Excellentteamwork and effective communicationskills.
• Strong organizational andtimemanagement skills.
• Capable of workingefficiently in a fastpaced environment.
• Abilityto work well independently and underpressure.
• High interpersonal and customerservice skills.
• Experience in medicationadministration an asset.
• Willingness to updateand keep current their knowledge ofchanging
• regulations practices and proceduresis a requirement.
• Demonstrated positive workrecord and good attendance record.
• SatisfactoryCriminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required(dated within 6 months of employment start date).

TBtesting is required.

Bilingualism (English / French) isconsidered an asset.

Tasks &Responsibilities :

• Follow all Health Sciences Northpolicies procedures andprotocols.
• Following the designatedcare plan observing and reporting any substantial findings and / orchanges in patient / resident / clients behavior to the appropriateregistered member of the healthcareteam.
• Working under the supervisionof a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse(RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse(RPN)
• Performing tasks delegated to them (onlyif they are trained to perform the delegatedtask)
• Observeand report changes in residents / tenants. Document such changes inthe resident / tenant chart according to facility policy whilemaintaining confidentiality.
• Assess residentsand tenants health status by recognizing signs and symptoms andreport to the Nursing Supervisor or Administrator asnecessary.
• Provide supportive care inaccordance with established HSN policies and physiciansorders.
• Work as a vital andcontributing member of a team with facilitypersonnel.
• Assist in meeting physicalemotional and psychological needs of residents asdirected.
• Participate in staffdevelopment safety quality assurance environmental and infectioncontrol programs.
• Deal courteouslyand respectfully with staff residents / tenants resident / tenantfamilies and visitors.
• Complete dailyweekly and monthly duties as perpolicy.
• Serve in the dining room atmealtimes as necessary.
• Participatein Fire Safety and Mock Disasterprocedures.
• Complete documentation asappropriate as per facility policies andguidelines.
• Answer emergencycalls.
• Have knowledge of and adhereto facility and policies andprocedures.
• Report all accidents orincidents involved residents tenants families visitors andpersonnel to the Nurse and / or Manager and complete the appropriateincident report.
• Perform monthlyblood pressures and weights.
• Teach good healthhabits to residents and tenants.
• Assistresidents with ambulation whennecessary.
• Provide emergency first aid / careuntil appropriate medical care isavailable.
• Assist with the moving in and movingout of residents when required.
• Arrive 15minutes early to obtain and review reports daily before each shift;keep updated with important residentinformation.
• Perform the daily housekeepingtasks as per policy and procedure.
• Completefacility laundry as per policy andprocedure.
• Have a full understanding of andpractice Infection Prevention and Controlpolicies.
• Work collaboratively and promotepositive team spirit within thedepartment.
• Maintains good attendance recordaccording to company policy.
• Senior staff toassist in the orientation and training of newemployees.
• Attends departmental meetingsinservices and other necessary trainingsessions.
• Perform other duties that arenecessary and appropriate which may be assigned by the Nurse andManager.
6 hours ago