Personal Support Worker - Casual
About The Position
We are currently recruiting for experienced Personal Support Workers to join our rapidly growing team. peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the twelfth year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program. As a member of the nursing team, this position works under the direction of the Registered Nurse / Registered Practical Nurse while providing personal care to residents in assigned areas in accordance with individual resident care plans. The position complies with all legislative standards, company policies/procedures and rules/regulations in a professional manner.
Requirements
- Successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements of Fixing Long Term Care Act: Reg. 246/22 or meet the criteria in 52(1). (Ontario Educated).
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must have High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Elderly and in Long-Term Care is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the registered nursing staff, provides personal care to promote the comfort and safety of residents. Some typical activities include bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, dressing/undressing, grooming, shaving, nail and hair care.
- Provides physical assistance to residents as required.
- Assist with clinical support. These may include collecting specimens and checking vital signs among various other tasks in the home.
- Maintain the clean and safe environment of residents. This involves cleaning resident rooms, ensuring bed cleanliness and keeping resident space clean.
- Follows and promotes health and safety standards within the workplace as well as comply with cleanliness and quality assurance policies.
- Engages with residents of various backgrounds and helps them with admissions, discharges and meal services.
- Provides emotional/social support for residents.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
