Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Medex

Extendicare•Ottawa, ON

3d•CA$28 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centers, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the healthcare continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada. At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

Requirements

Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 600 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)
Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
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
Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

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 Extendicare 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
To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed
To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct
To complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work
Employee Family Assistance Program

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