Casual Personal Support Worker, Riverview Gardens
Municipality of Chatham-Kent•Chatham, ON
•CA$22 - CA$30•Onsite
About The Position
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is currently accepting applications for permanent casual Personal Support Workers for Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care facility with the Seniors Services division. The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for providing personal care required to support the Care Plan for the residents, under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
Requirements
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent education (e.g. GED certificate)
- Graduated from Personal Support Worker program (if you are currently enrolled in a PSW program, please apply once you have graduated) in accordance with the requirements of the current regulations made under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
- Familiar with PCC (PointClickCare)
- Experience with geriatric population in long term care setting
- Personal Support Worker Certificate required
- Must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a vulnerable police check.
- Annual Flu immunization is required
- 2 step TB skin test to be completed within two weeks of starting position
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) (or PCG) preferred
- PSW work experience, or student placement experience, in a setting for care of the elderly
- PSW work experience, or student placement experience, in a long term care home
- Current knowledge of and training in mechanical lifts, transferring and positioning techniques for residents
- Proficient in transfers (bed, wheelchair, etc.), bathing, feeding and other personal care duties
- Experience with restorative care
- Experience participating in a workplace committee
- Training in appropriate use of restraints and current best practices in least restraint policy
- Experience with Point of Care documentation
- Possess computer keyboarding skills
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
- Assist with all activities of daily living including skin care, oral care, hair care, bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility, feeding and recreational activities
- Provide for the comfort, safety and well-being of residents
- Observe and report on residents' health and living conditions
- Recognize and report changes in a resident's behaviour/condition
- Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment for residents
- Respect for resident confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Sort and bag all soiled linen, make and change beds, clean and tidy resident rooms
- Support resident's independence regarding medications
- Provide informal counseling, as needed
- Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Play an integral role in planning and implementing the care of residents under their care
- Protect own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety
Benefits
- $22.29 - $30.12 (+ $3 PSW Wage Enhancement) per hour
- 15% in lieu of benefits
- 4% vacation pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
