Personal Support Worker

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assisting in meeting residents' needs as directed by: assisting with residents belongings, unpack and store, clothing labels, giving bed, tub baths and showers to those requiring assistance, assisting with personal grooming such as hair and nail care and oral hygiene including cleaning teeth and dentures, feeding totally dependent residents and assist others with their meals and providing nourishments to residents between meals, assisting in the ambulation and toileting of residents, making residents' beds, change linen, tidy dresser, bedside tables and other furniture, collecting linen for dispatch to laundry and sort and store clean linen
* Collecting charts, records and reports
* Cleaning, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment
* Assisting in the implementation of the Guidelines on Activation and the Activity Program e.g. bringing residents to scheduled activities
* Assisting in the development of residents by escorting new residents to assigned rooms, unpacking and storing their clothing and storing their valuables
* Assisting in the maintenance of optimal safety standard to ensure the safety of residents and other staff.
* Following the occupational health and safety requirements of the position and reporting any injury or occupational hazards to immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Successful completion of a 1 year Personal Support Worker program from an accredited Community College or educational institution accredited with the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) is required;
* Previous experience in a geriatric or long term care environment is preferred;
* Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
* Demonstrated compliance with and knowledge of safe work practices;
* Proven communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to follow both oral and written instructions;
* Demonstrated empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and services for residents;
* Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job;
* Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past 6 months;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.