Personal Support Worker (Temporary Part-Time Mixed Shift)

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$25 - CA$28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) will provide personal care to assist clients in their daily activities and personal hygiene. The PSW will support the clients' physical, social and emotional needs in a safe manner, in accordance with the organization's resident-centred approach, complying with relevant government standards, residents' rights and the organization's mission and philosophy. This is a temporary part-time position for 10 weeks, with the possibility of extension.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent
Current CPR Certificate
Resident-centred care focus with strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve and time manage
Ability to work independently as well as be an active, positive team player
Computer literacy (Point Click Care, MS Office).
Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Nice To Haves

Experience in long term care setting an asset
Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) preferred.
Behavioural management training (Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), U-First, CPI) an asset
Basic knowledge of Workday an asset.
Ability to speak and converse in Chinese an asset

Responsibilities

Assists in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents' physical and emotional condition; provides input into the care plan and implements the guidelines in the plan
Adheres to the legislation, standards, policies and procedures of the LTC Home
Delivers personal care to promote comfort and safety for the resident during activities of daily living in accordance with the standards of resident care set out in the Nursing Manuals
Provides cognitive, social, emotional support to residents.
Promotes independence of resident in his/her activities of daily living. Observes and respects resident's individual rights and choices. Acknowledges the resident's need for dignity and Privacy
Assists the resident in the proper use and care of adaptive/prosthetic devices
Maintains effective communication and good relationship with residents, families and significant others
Participates as a team member in co-operation with other departments to ensure quality care of the resident. Provides input into the plan of care
Documents accurately and legibly on flow sheets and daily records reflecting each resident's condition, care and specific needs
Assists in the care of resident's personal belongings
Complies with risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection prevention and control, occupational health and safety, incident and falls, etc.
Assists in the care of LTC home equipment by regular cleaning and inspection and prompt reporting of defects.
Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team or students, as assigned
Practices nursing restorative care to complement and supplement rehabilitation care
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned