Part Time Night PSW - Riverpath Retirement

Claridge Homes•Ottawa, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverpath Retirement Community is seeking a Part Time Night Personal Support Worker (PSW) to join their team. This role involves providing care to residents in a safe and happy environment, ensuring they live comfortably and with dignity. The company offers a full continuum of care, including Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. They are looking for positive, caring team members who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

Requirements

Community College Health Care Attendant/Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent experience
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Two years or more experience, preferably in a geriatric setting
Excellent communication skills
Empathy for, and understanding of the needs of the elderly
Work as part of a team
Capable of adapting to different situations and change
Keen interest in working with seniors

Responsibilities

Delivered and received report at the beginning and end of each shift
Receives direction, assignment and evaluation of work from the RPN (charge nurse)
Provides care with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, etc., for each resident as assigned according to the individual care plans
Orders supplies from the kitchen as needed and stores supplies upon receipt
Sets-up, delivers and returns meal trays to residents as required, due to illness, injury or special circumstances as approved by the charge nurse
Reports any changes in a residents’ physical, mental or emotional conditions to the RPN (charge nurse) and/or DOC
Answers call bells promptly, and responds to residents needs and requests
Assists in the preparation and serving meals
Notifies shift supervisor in the event of an emergency and assists in implementing emergency interventions as delegated by the charge nurse or DOC
Practices infection control protocol
Reports all resident and staff incidents/accidents immediately to charge nurse and/or DOC
Records on each resident’s check list daily
Reports malfunctioning of equipment, repairs needed, fire hazards to front desk or charge nurse