Personal Support Worker (Psw)

PSW

We are looking for a full-time night shift PSW for our retirement home in Seaforth, Ontario!

Qualifications:

• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.
• Good physical and mental health and free from communicable disease.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Good understanding of the nursing process.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures.
• Must have PSW certification.

Physical Demands:

• Standing for long periods of time.
• Walking short distances and up/down staircases.
• Typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently.
• Pulling/pushing/lifting to open and/or relocate binders, carts, etc. up to 10lbs.
• Bending, kneeling, providing walking support for residents in the provision of resident care where required.
• Dexterity required to open pouches/blister packs, insert test strips into glucometers, etc (as applicable.
• Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen.
• Hearing differences in phone ring tones and/or in fire system horns or alerts for emergency response purposes.
• Speaking/communicating with individuals.

Job Description: Resident Care

• Notifies the Director of Care of any resident and/or family concerns.
• Attends and actively participates in daily communication meetings
• Provides feedback in the assessment of every resident and in the development of the Plan of Care.
• Answers call bells when necessary.
• Observe and report any resident changes in condition
• Complete nursing documentation if applicable as per residence policies and guidelines.
• Deals courteously with staff, residents, resident families and visitors.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Strives to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns, history and basic human needs.
• Assist with monthly blood pressures and weights as assigned.
• Provide emergency first aid/nursing care until appropriate medical care is available.
• Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required.
• Assist with any other duties as directed by the Director of Care.

Job Description: Risk Management and General Safety

• Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.
• Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
• Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies.
• Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.

Job Description: General

• Perform all other job duties as assigned
• Refer and adhere to all policies and procedures as they are in effect.

Salary: TBD based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Night shift

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• PSW: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• PSW certificate (required)

Work Location: In person