Part Time PSW - Willowbend Retirement
About The Position
At Riverstone Retirement, we are committed to the long-term success of our Team Members and their careers. We strive to work with all Team Members to understand their individual career paths and encourage them to invest in their own growth and development opportunities. All Team Members are required to notify their immediate manager of their interest prior to applying for a role. Riverstone Retirement is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. Any information you send us will be handled professionally, respectfully, and in complete confidence. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Requirements
- Community College Health Care Attendant/Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent experience
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Two years or more experience, preferably in a geriatric setting
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathy for, and understanding of the needs of the elderly
- Work as part of a team
- Capable of adapting to different situations and change
- Keen interest in working with seniors
Responsibilities
- Delivered and received report at the beginning and end of each shift
- Receives direction, assignment and evaluation of work from the RPN (charge nurse)
- Provides care with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, etc., for each resident as assigned according to the individual care plans
- Orders supplies from the kitchen as needed and stores supplies upon receipt
- Sets-up, delivers and returns meal trays to residents as required, due to illness, injury or special circumstances as approved by the charge nurse
- Reports any changes in a residents’ physical, mental or emotional conditions to the RPN (charge nurse) and/or DOC
- Answers call bells promptly, and responds to residents needs and requests
- Assists in the preparation and serving meals
- Notifies shift supervisor in the event of an emergency and assists in implementing emergency interventions as delegated by the charge nurse or DOC
- Practices infection control protocol
- Reports all resident and staff incidents/accidents immediately to charge nurse and/or DOC
- Records on each resident’s check list daily
- Reports malfunctioning of equipment, repairs needed, fire hazards to front desk or charge nurse
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
