Overview

PSW

The Personal Support Worker participates in direct and indirect patient care activities in order to carry out the Interprofessional care plan.

Qualification and Experience:

A personal support worker certificate or diploma from an accredited college.
Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
1 – 2 years of recent relevant work experience.
Willingness to work in all areas of the health service (skills & abilities considered).
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
Knowledge of Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and practices.
Knowledge of Emergency Codes.

Key Responsibilities:

To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
To facilitate residents’ move in and transfers where applicable;
To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Revera forms or tools;
To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family;
To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client’s safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client’s behalf to ensure client’s safety is maintained;

Must have follow certification:

* CNO LICENSE/ PSW CERTIFICATE/ (BSC CERTIFICATE)

* CURRENT CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATE

* VALID VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS

* TB TEST WITHIN LAST 6 MONTHS

* PROOF OF 3 DOSES of COVID VACCINATION

* 2 REFERENCES (Preferred work references)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

Licence/Certification:

Work Location: One location

Phoenix HR Services Looking for Personal Support Worker at Kitchener, ON Full Time

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