Date posted: December 15/2022
Care setting: Long Term Care
Position Type: Full-Time
Shifts: All shifts
Contract: 3-4 months with likely extension
Pay: $30-$35/hr
Travel & Food: Not covered
Accommodations: Covered
Requirements
- Completion of a recognized Personal Support Worker (PSW) program from a registered private career college or public college in Ontario.
- Possession of a PSW certificate issued by a recognized institution in Ontario after successful completion of the program.
- Registration with the Ontario Personal Support Worker Association (OPSWA).
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact compassionately with residents and their families.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Proof of negative TB test.
Job Description
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Support residents with mobility, and transfers
- Provide assistance with feeding, and ensure proper nutrition intake.
- Offer emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a caring environment.
- Monitor residents' physical and mental conditions, reporting changes to registered staff.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided and observations made for each resident.
- Adhere to safety protocols and infection control measures to maintain a safe environment.
- Assist residents with using medical equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide holistic care and address residents' needs.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
- Contribute insights and observations to the development of individualized care plans.
- Encourage and support residents in achieving maximum independence in their daily activities.