Personal Support Worker
About The Position
The Salvation Army is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide personal care in accordance with established policies, physician's orders, and the plan of care. This role involves contributing to and following a plan of care, maintaining accurate records, observing and reporting participant conditions, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The position also includes preparing meals, assisting with participant transitions, and performing light cleaning and laundry duties. As a faith- and values-based organization, The Salvation Army serves people of all backgrounds and offers a place for everyone to belong.
Requirements
- Personal Support Worker Certificate is required.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification.
- Minimum of one (1) year of prior work experience working with cognitively impaired/frail elderly populations.
- Current Safe Food Handling Certification.
- Current Gentle Persuasive Approach training or willingness to obtain.
- Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Must be able to lift 20lbs.
- High standards of integrity, judgment, and confidentiality.
- Attention to details.
- Strong communication skills as well as strong writing and oral skills in English.
- Knowledge of current quality improvement and risk management concepts and approaches with special emphasis on the prevention of falls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in French is preferred.
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the plan of care and within the scope of practice.
- Contribute to and follow a plan of care to meet participant’s assessed needs.
- Maintain accurate and completed records of personal care delivered.
- Observe, report, and record participant conditions.
- Answer call signals from participants.
- Demonstrate a professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of personal care; use proper lifting and transfer techniques including use of mechanical lifts.
- Assist in maintaining an environment appropriate to meet participant’s individualized needs.
- Provide, supervise and/or assist with any exercise routines and leisure activities for participants.
- Maintain inventory of supplies.
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks following Safe Food Handling principles and individual dietary needs.
- Assist with the safe arrival and departure of participants.
- Maintain organization of participant belongings.
- Administer, in emergency situations, first aid to injured or ill individuals within the scope of competencies.
- Maintain accurate documentation.
- Participate in client reassessments.
- Communicate participant needs, incidents, and concerns promptly to team members, Program Supervisor and/or on-call designate, and care partners.
- Complete and submit incident reports as required.
- Support program evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Provide orientation, mentoring, and support to new hires, casual relief staff, students, and volunteers.
- Perform light cleaning, laundry, and start/end-of-day routines per established checklists.
- Perform other position related duties as required.
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP's
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
