Personal Support Worker (PSW) Pembroke Civic Complex

Carefor Health & Community Services • Pembroke, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal/Home Support Worker provides personal support and homemaking services to individuals. Care is provided within the framework of policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. Collaborates with members of the health care team in meeting the needs of individuals to attain an optimal level of independence and well-being.

Requirements

• Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide certificate
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate, required
• Current CPR level C Certificate, required
• 1 year experience working with vulnerable clients
• Experience working with seniors who have Dementia, Alzheimer’s and mental health illnesses
• Experience working in a retirement or nursing home facility

Nice To Haves

• Secondary school education preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist or provide care according to the Resident Care Plan. Assistance may need to be provided on a short or long term basis to individual residents including but not limited to personal care, lifts and transfers, observing nutritional status, light housekeeping, assist in taking prescribed medication, etc…
• Observe resident for changes in behaviour or signs or symptoms of decreasing health status and report to Care Team leader.
• Chart care given and give verbal/written report to RPN or other team members on any unusual behaviour and observations made with respect to clients/residents
• Evaluate the individual's need for change in the personal support care plan and make recommendations to RPN or designate.
• Contributes to the development of the personal support care plan by reporting, to the RPN or designate, all observations or information obtained from the resident and/or family regarding needs and the effect of the care he/she provided.
• Plans and organizes each day’s activities, setting priorities for personal support and other activities, to effectively utilize time, energy, supplies and equipment.
• Completes documentation/paperwork according to Carefor policies and procedures
• Reviews all forms of documentation and communication in order to remain current on residence operations and resident care. This may include reviewing care notes, e-mails, memos, communication book, and receiving verbal updates
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
• Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee Group Benefit Plan
• Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
• Paid Travel and time
• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED