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 in activities of daily living, supports their physical, social and emotional well-being, reports changes in resident status through Point of Care, and carries out direction from registered staff. The position is permanent and offers up to 16 hours per week on days, 0700–1500. The hourly pay range is $26.73–$28.23. The successful candidate will provide respectful, individualized care and customer service, communicate with residents, staff and families, document required information, work cooperatively with team members, and participate in quality improvement activities. Employees must be able to work shifts and perform the physical tasks associated with resident care. A current Vulnerable Sector Check and tuberculosis screening are required by the first day of employment.
Requirements
- Successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program listed on the HSCPOA approved programs registry with a completion date of July 1, 2014 or later, or current registration in good standing with the HSCPOA.
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma.
- 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.
- Ability to work shifts.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks associated with the care and assistance of residents.
- 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 or QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus test, obtained within the past six months, by the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation or a care setting.
- Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA).
- Familiarity with basic computer functionality and experience with Point Click Care (PCC) or Point of Care (POC).
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assistance with all activities of daily living to support residents’ 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.
- 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.
- Receive and carry out 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
