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SalaryROLE: Personal Support Worker | Long Term Care | Local Agency Contract | Lindsay, ON
$31/HR
Casual/ Pick Up
ASAP Start Date
AGENCY CONTRACT THROUGH HERO CARE
HERO CARE has a proven track record in providing our contract/travel nurses with a variety of exciting, positive and unique working experiences. Our team is now expanding our staffing services to provide contracts to Registered Nurses across Canada!
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:
- 1 YEAR MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AS A Personal Support Worker
- Must be ability to operate under pressured under a moments notice
- Vulnerable Sector Screen renewed within the year
- Professional Liability Insurance OPSWA
- SKILLS & ABILITY:
- Overall competency in working under pressure
- Experience in providing general care and support
- Knowledge of home care services
- Proficient in communication
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Following the care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client’s behaviour to the appropriate registered member of the healthcare team.
- Working under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Perform tasks delegated to them (only if they are trained to perform the delegated task)
- Assisting with ambulation, positioning, and transferring using mechanical lifts such as a Hoyer lift.
- Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing, and perineal care.
- Assisting with eating, dressing, and grooming.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Assisting nursing staff by answering call bells (In Hospitals and Long-Term care homes)
- Performing sitter duty or patient watch for confused patients in clinical care settings.
- Computer or paper documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and other findings.
- Reporting behavioural and clinical changes to a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Resource Nurse, or Manager.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must comply with:
- Human Resource, Corporation, and Department Policies
- Must provide satisfactory vulnerable sector check
- Must have relevant experience and education/certification
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. To learn more about our company and the exciting opportunities we have to offer on our app, please visit our website at https://www.yourherocare.com/ . We look forward to connecting with you
