Personal Support Worker (PSW)- Assisted Living

Good Shepherd Centres•Hamilton, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The successful applicant will provide personal care and home support services to clients living independently in the community. To provide service in a person centered, dignified, culturally competent and respectful manner that reflects the charism of Good Shepherd and which reflects an integrated anti-racism/anti-oppression framework. The successful applicant will be primarily located at Granada, which is currently located at 71 Sanford Ave. N.

Requirements

Personal Support Worker Certificate in good standing and currently authorized to practice in the Province of Ontario
Demonstrated ability to work with adults with diverse and complex health and psycho-social needs
A demonstrated ability to work as an effective, responsive and accountable team member
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently in client homes and community settings
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year's practical experience preferred
Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset

Responsibilities

Assist clients with routine activities of daily living and instrumental Activities of Daily Living such as housekeeping and laundry, personal care including bathing and showering, toileting assistance including incontinence care.
Provide transfers according to the plan of care; supervised, one person assist, two-person assist and two-person mechanical lift according to the clients care plan, program policies and practices and within scope of Practice of a PSW.
Support clients while attending external appointments including accompaniment.
Work across multiple locations within the city based on assigned schedule which may require walking up to 25 minutes from the hub location to the client's residence, walking up and down stairs in all seasons.
Monitor the safety of the clients including encouraging clients to use all required assistive aids, mobility aids including walkers and canes.
Provide medication reminders and documentation.
Respond to clients calls for assistance for unscheduled support 24 hours per day while on duty.
Encourage clients to use hearing aids, glasses, Lifeline necklaces/bracelets and other aids being used.
Perform light housekeeping tasks and other instrumental activities of daily living including going to store for small grocery needs, providing laundry service, washing, drying, folding and putting away of laundry, hand washing of delicate items, tidying of bedroom and bathroom, changing bed linens, meal prep.
Assess and report any hazards or safety concerns to Program manager or designate.
Perform electronic documentation, requiring an understanding of computers and data entry.
Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.