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Personal Support Worker PSW Aurora, ON Retirement Home (Serving the Chinese Community)
About Us:
At HealthOPM, Our People Matter. We were founded to address the workforce gaps in the healthcare sector. We work with clients in all healthcare sectors including long term care, retirement communities, hospitals, health centers and community clinics. Anywhere in Ontario that care is needed, you can find us there.
We are currently looking for an Personal Support Worker interested in a full-time or part-time position in the Aurora area.
Job Description: Are you a compassionate and dedicated PSW passionate about providing quality care? We are seeking Personal Support Workers to join our team at a Long-Term Care facility that primarily serves the Chinese community.
Highlights:
- Opportunity to work in a culturally enriched environment.
- Preference for candidates familiar with the cultural practices, dietary needs, and languages commonly spoken within the Chinese community.
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living, emotional support, and companionship to residents.
Quick Information
Compensation: $19 - $22/ hour
Vulnerable Sector Check (1 year) - VSC
TB Test
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated interpersonal / communication skills
- Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and Gentle Persuasion Approaches to Dementia Care (GPA) are assets
- Excellent teamwork and effective communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well independently and under pressure.
- High interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Experience in medication administration an asset.
- Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing
- regulations, practices and procedures is a requirement.
- Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required (dated within 6 months of employment start date). TB testing is required. Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Follow all Health Sciences North policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Following the designated care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/clients behavior 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)
- Performing tasks delegated to them (only if they are trained to perform the delegated task)
- Observe and report changes in residents/tenants. Document such changes in the resident/tenant chart according to facility policy, while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assess residents and tenants health status by recognizing signs and symptoms and report to the Nursing Supervisor or Administrator as necessary.
- Provide supportive care in accordance with established HSN policies and physicians orders.
- Work as a vital and contributing member of a team with facility personnel.
- Assist in meeting physical, emotional and psychological needs of residents as directed.
- Participate in staff development, safety, quality assurance, environmental and infection control programs.
- Deal courteously and respectfully with staff, residents/tenants, resident/tenant families and visitors.
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly duties as per policy.
- Serve in the dining room at mealtimes as necessary.
- Participate in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.
- Complete documentation as appropriate as per facility policies and guidelines.
- Answer emergency calls.
- Have knowledge of and adhere to facility and policies and procedures.
- Report all accidents or incidents involved residents, tenants families, visitors, and personnel to the Nurse and/or Manager and complete the appropriate incident report.
- Perform monthly blood pressures and weights.
- Teach good health habits to residents and tenants.
- Assist residents with ambulation, when necessary.
- Provide emergency first aid/care until appropriate medical care is available.
- Assist with the moving in and moving out of residents when required.
- Arrive 15 minutes early to obtain and review reports daily before each shift; keep updated with important resident information.
- Perform the daily housekeeping tasks as per policy and procedure.
- Complete facility laundry as per policy and procedure.
- Have a full understanding of and practice Infection Prevention and Control policies.
- Work collaboratively and promote positive team spirit within the department.
- Maintains good attendance record according to company policy.
- Senior staff to assist in the orientation and training of new employees.
- Attends departmental meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions.
- Perform other duties that are necessary and appropriate which may be assigned by the Nurse and Manager.
