We are currently recruiting for experienced Personal Support Workers to join our rapidly growing team.
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THE ROLE
As a member of the nursing team, this position 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. The position complies with all legislative standards, company policies/procedures and rules/regulations in a professional manner.
Reports to: Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the registered nursing staff, provides personal care to promote the comfort and safety of residents. Some typical activities include bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, dressing/undressing, grooming, shaving, nail and hair care. Provides physical assistance to residents as required.
Assist with clinical support. These may include collecting specimens and checking vital signs among various other tasks in the home.
Maintain the clean and safe environment of residents. This involves cleaning resident rooms, ensuring bed cleanliness and keeping resident space clean.
Follows and promotes health and safety standards within the workplace as well as comply with cleanliness and quality assurance policies.
Engages with residents of various backgrounds and helps them with admissions, discharges and meal services.
Provides emotional/social support for residents.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Required Qualifications)
Every new employee hired by peopleCare to work as a PSW must have successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements of Fixing Long Term Care Act: Reg. 246/22 or meet the criteria in 52(1). (Ontario Educated).
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must have High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Experience with the Elderly and in Long-Term Care is considered an asset
peopleCare is committed to providing and arranging accommodation to candidates upon request.
Thank you for your interest in working with us!
