Unscheduled Personal Support Worker
About The Position
Hamilton Continuing Care located in Hamilton, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Unscheduled Personal Support Worker to join their team. As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) joining our Village, you will support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents. You will work as a key member of our Village and neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care. Personal Support Workers (PSW) at Schlegel Villages foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care focusing on flexible living and quality of life. Personal Support Workers (PSW) assist our residents with all daily living activities. They support residents with personal hygiene care, as well as basic nursing care, companionship and activities. Our PSWs know our residents and are quickly able to identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Registered Practical Nurse or Charge Nurse.
Requirements
- Hold a valid PSW Certificate that is 600 hours or greater and meets the vocational standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities, the standards established by the National Association of Career Colleges, or the standards established by the Ontario Community Support Association OR Experience working as a PSW, PCA or equivalent based on international education and have the ability to acquire the above mentioned if requested to do so. Additional document may be requested during the initial screening process.
- Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
- Understand the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the PSW role
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a Long-Term Care Home setting
Responsibilities
- Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents.
- Work as a key member of our Village and neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care.
- Foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care focusing on flexible living and quality of life.
- Assist our residents with all daily living activities.
- Support residents with personal hygiene care, as well as basic nursing care, companionship and activities.
- Identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Registered Practical Nurse or Charge Nurse.
Benefits
- Ongoing training and personal growth opportunities
- Benefits and access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
- Discounts at Village Services
- Team appreciation events
- Access to The Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund
- Retirement Savings
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
