Personal Support Worker - Lee Manor (Permanent, Part-Time)

Grey County•Owen Sound, ON

6d•CA$32 - CA$36•Onsite

About The Position

Grey County's Long-Term Care department is recruiting five (5) permanent part-time (no guaranteed hours) Personal Support Workers at Lee Manor in Owen Sound, ON. This job posting is for existing vacancies. The Personal Support Worker works under the direction of the RPN and/or RN to provide excellent personal care to residents and is accountable to the PSW Coordinator. Primary functions include providing care according to the established resident care plan including all components of activities of daily living and supporting participation in recreational and therapeutic activities. The Personal Support Worker is required to perform their duties in a manner that is consistent with the Core Values of the home that supports the ‘Colour It’ resident led philosophy of care to ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence.

Requirements

Completed a personal support worker program approved under the Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and Ontario Regulations 79/10 or have qualifications as identified under Ontario Regulations 79/10 47(3);
Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal;
Basic computer skills;
An ability to take direction as well as understanding policies and procedures is required;
A caring and empathetic attitude is crucial, as well as working pro-actively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team;
Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care setting is preferable;

Responsibilities

Provide for personal care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care and within the scope of practice of a PSW;
Contribute to and follows a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed need;
Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of personal care delivered;
Demonstrate a professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of nursing care;
Follow all corporate policies and procedures;
Seek direction from the RPN and/or RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice;
Observe, reports, records resident conditions and follows care plans as directed by the RN and/or RPN;
Assist in maintaining an environment appropriate to meet residents individualized needs.
Established job routines for all personal support workers on a daily basis;
Effectively participates in care conferences with the interdisciplinary team providing care to the residents;
Ensures that care provided is documented as required in a timely manner using the assigned documentation tools.
Participates in all aspects of the Quality and Risk management program as it pertains to nursing;
Ensures the collection of clinical indicators within time line on a monthly basis as assigned;
Contributes to the development of recommendations for corrective action to reach corporate mean for clinical indicators;
Maintains personal accountability for completion of monthly audits as assigned.
Ensures appropriate utilization of all supplies and equipment.
Participates in an effective orientation, and performance management process in accordance with County of Grey standards for all employees within the nursing department;
Identifies nursing department learning needs and communicates to leadership within the home;
Models positive working relationships with the union and employee representatives;
Actively participates in the annual educational program.
Advises supervisor or designate immediately of all staff incidents that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim, any concerns with the physical plant, incidents or injuries and completes required reports;
Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents;
Wears personal protective equipment as designated;
Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles;
Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations when working different shifts.
Contributes to positive customer service with residents and families in day to day work;
Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, resident’s family, visitors and staff in a positive manner.
Contributes to good working relationships with relevant persons within the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC);
Knows MOHLTC legislation, regulation and process;
Contributes to the implementation of processes and systems to ensure compliance to all standards on an ongoing basis.
Under direction, through a Transfer of Function, the Personal Support Worker may perform and record the taking of vital signs, apply prescription creams and report all findings to registered staff.