Personal Support Worker - Full Time

Résumé du poste

The Personal Support Worker provides direct personal care to residents, including bathing, toileting, and physical assistance, under the direction of nursing staff. They also perform clinical procedures like recording vital signs and assist with resident activities, nutritional needs, and documentation.

Détails du poste

We are currently recruiting for experienced Personal Support Workers to join our rapidly growing team. Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING 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. THE ROLE As a member of the peopleCare team, the Personal Support Worker 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. Reports to: Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES Provides personal care (bathing, toileting, etc.) to promote the comfort and safety of residents, as well as provide physical assistance as required. Performs selected procedures such as administering enemas and suppositories, collecting specimens, and recording vital signs, reporting all findings to registered staff. Assists in the maintenance of a clean, safe environment, including making beds, cleaning bedside units, collecting/bagging soiled linen, sorting and storing clean linen, emptying bedpans, and removal of unsafe objects. Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs, and problems related to resident care. Assists in providing restorative care for residents, assists with ambulation, nutritional needs (including feeding assistance), and palliative care. Encourages participation in programs by preparing residents for and assisting them to and from activities. Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of residents. Provides emotional/social support for residents. Assists in the maintenance and proper care of nursing equipment, operating in a way not to endanger anyone. Documents resident care activities in accordance with the home’s policy using software such as PCC. Compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures. Compliance with peopleCare policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. SKILLS Must have successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board (Sec. 52 in O. Reg. 246/22). High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in Long-Term Care considered an asset. Food Handler certification, First Aid certification. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Strong interpersonal and customer-focused skills. Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties. Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g., lifting/transferring clients. Exceptions must be approved by the home Executive Director and/or Leadership Support (Human Resources/Operations) peopleCare is committed to providing and arranging accommodation to candidates upon request. Thank you for your interest in working with us!

Ce que vous ferez

The Personal Support Worker provides direct personal care to residents, including bathing, toileting, and physical assistance, under the direction of nursing staff. They also perform clinical procedures like recording vital signs and assist with resident activities, nutritional needs, and documentation.

Exigences

Candidates must have successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets Ontario Ministry requirements and hold a high school diploma. Additional requirements include Food Handler and First Aid certifications, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion du temps · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• Documentation · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée
• Personal Care · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Personal care
• Vital signs monitoring
• Patient ambulation
• Nutritional assistance
• Palliative care
• Documentation
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Lifting and transferring
• Health and safety compliance
• Toileting
• Enemas
• Bed-Making
• Specimen Collection
• HR Operations
• Vital Signs
• First Aid Certification
• Food Handler's Card
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Growth Strategies
• Innovation
• Long-Term Care
• Nursing
• Palliative Care
• Personal Care
• Sorting
• Time Management
• Verbal Communication Skills

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Personal Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides