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PSW Days + Evening Shift Part Time

Lancaster Long Term Care Residence
Lancaster, ON
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“How do you live in the moment?”

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter™'. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

Personal Support Worker (PSW)/Healthcare Aide reports to the Director of Care and under the direction of the Unit Supervisor provides personal care, reports changes in resident status and documents where applicable. Enhances restorative care by promoting independence of activities of daily liability. Enhances the therapeutic effects of the bathing process and provides the resident with an environment and bathing options, which meet their needs and add to their quality of life. Works closely with the Nursing Restorative Therapist.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs a wide variety of tasks that include providing assistance with personal care and activities of daily living for residents
  • Provides direction and guidance to residents in the provision of activities of daily living as per their plan of care, ensuring to maximize their independence and allowing for choice and self-determination of their care.
  • Monitor resident's wellbeing and report changes in their physical, emotional conditions to registered staff.
  • Responsible for accurate documentation on the residents for each shift adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures of the home including the Code of Conduct and …
  • Maintain effective and professional communication with residents, Families and fellow coworkers
  • Promote the Vision, Mission and Values as well as Residents Bill of Rights
  • Maintain a quality focus in all things
  • Ensure the health and safety of residents, families and co workers
  • Other Duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory
  • Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the plan of care
  • Monitors resident safety in accordance with plan of care; implement and follow precautionary and preventatives measures (eg. skin impairment, falls, expressive behaviours) sets out in the care plan.
  • Document each task of daily activities and care provided in electronic health records accurately and in a timely manner. Thoroughly documents Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols
  • Participates in resident care conference/team meetings and provides information to aid in the development of care plans.
  • Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people
  • Ensures that personal care items are clean, labeled and accessible to residents.
  • Use of Gentle persuasive approach (GPA) when dealing with and managing residents with expressive behaviours
  • Must have knowledge of and adhere to practices of safe transfers; safe use of ceiling and other mechanical lifts in accordance with the policies of the Home.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for residents during provision of care.
  • Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

  • PSW Certification from a program that is at least six hundred (600) hours in duration counting both class time and practical experience.
  • The PSW program must meet the program requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges or Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board to issue a personal support worker certificate
  • An RN or RPN who in the opinion of the Director of Care has adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a Personal Support Worker.
  • A student who is enrolled in an educational program for RN or RPN and who in the opinion of the Director of Care has adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a Personal Support Worker.
  • Experience with person centered care philosophy/models
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • To show evidence of being focused on people's feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
  • To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals' rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
  • Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
  • As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
  • Two supervisory references required
  • COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment
  • French speaking an asset

What do we offer you?

  • Competitive wages
  • Employee benefits
  • Employee perks
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.

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