Personal Support Worker
About The Position
Halton Region is hiring a Personal Support Worker to join the nursing and personal care team at Allendale Long Term Care Facility. The role provides care to residents with activities of daily living and supports their physical, social, and emotional well-being in a respectful, individualized, home-like environment. The position works under the direction of registered staff and contributes to quality improvement activities. This is a temporary position for up to 18 months, with up to 16 hours per week on evening shifts from 1500 to 2300. The successful candidate must be able to work shifts and perform the physical tasks associated with caring for and assisting residents. A Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months or proof of application is required for interview consideration. Current criminal records and vulnerable sector screening and a two-step tuberculosis test, each obtained within the past six months, are required by the first day of employment. Halton Region operates non-profit long-term care homes and describes its workplace as diverse, inclusive, equitable, progressive, and service-focused. Accommodations are available during the recruitment process.
Requirements
- Successfully complete a Personal Support Worker program listed on the HSCPOA approved programs registry, with a completion date of July 1, 2014 or later, or be currently registered with the HSCPOA in good standing.
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma and a Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized college.
- Team-oriented approach and excellent communication skills.
- Understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards set out by the Ministry of Long-Term Care.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and adapt to resident needs.
- Must be able to work shifts.
- Must be able to perform the necessary physical tasks associated with resident care and assistance.
- Current, acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening, obtained within the past six months, by the first day of employment.
- Current two-step tuberculosis test obtained within the past six months, by the first day of employment.
- Vulnerable Sector Check completed by the local municipal police within the past six months, or proof of application, to be considered for interview.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation, or a care setting.
- Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA).
- Familiarity with basic computer functionality or experience with Point Click Care (PCC) or Point of Care (POC).
Responsibilities
- Provide residents with personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to support their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
- Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and families.
- Provide excellent customer service in a respectful, courteous, and pleasant manner.
- Provide individualized service and help create a home-like atmosphere.
- Observe and report changes in residents’ status, including recording them in Point of Care as appropriate.
- Record necessary data, such as flow sheets.
- Share responsibility for the care of equipment in the Home and residents’ personal belongings.
- Work cooperatively with team members and receive direction from registered staff.
- Participate in quality improvement activities as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
