Participate as a member of the nursing and personal care team, providing care in activities of daily living to the residents.
This includes reporting changes in resident status in Point of Care and carrying out direction from registered staff.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide personal care for residents including all activities of daily living to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being.
- Communicate effectively with residents, staff and families.
- Provide excellent customer service at all times. Is respectful, courteous and pleasant manner.
- Provide individualized service and creates a home-like atmosphere.
- Observe and report changes in the resident’s status.
- Record necessary data (e.g. flow sheets).
- Share responsibility for the care of equipment in the Home and the personal belongings of residents.
- Work co-operatively with team members.
- Receive direction from registered staff.
- Participate in quality improvement activities as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma and a Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized college.
- Team oriented with excellent communication skills.
- Understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long-Term Care.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize and adapt to resident needs
Preferred
- Previous experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation or long-term care.
- Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- Familiarity with basic computer functionality, experience with Point Click Care (PCC), or Point of Care (POC)
Working / Employment Conditions
Working Conditions
- Must be available to work a minimum of two (2) shifts plus one (1) weekend per month.
- Must be able to work shifts.
- Must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the care and assistance of residents.
Employment Conditions
- Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.
- Current two-step tuberculosis test (obtained within the past six (6) months) by first day of employment.
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