Personal Support Worker

1 week ago

Kitchener, Canada Trinity VillageLHKW Full time

Trinity Village Care Centre is home to 150 residents and is seeking driven individuals who are motivated by improving healthcare in the community. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of healthcare with Trinity Village Care Centre?

We offer an exceptional work environment based on utilizing an individual's natural strengths and abilities, while providing excellent opportunities. We are looking for PSW’s who are flexible and interested in gaining experience and knowledge in the non-profit, long-term care sector.

We have a variety of shifts available - permanent part-time; casual; days; evenings; overnights.

**Position Summary**:
Work in a collaborative team environment to provide individualized supports to the residents, and use approaches to care in accordance with the resident’s Care Plan. Additionally, use care approaches according to the suggested Behaviour Support Interventions and participate in the tracking of the intervention (during their trial period) for those residents who exhibit responsive behaviours, and are being assessed by the Behaviour Support Team.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Demonstrates a knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, other neurological conditions, and those who experience an acute behavioural change.
- Show enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to cope with change in the work environment and an ability to adapt creatively and productively around resident responsive behaviours.
- Enhanced knowledge of family and caregiver needs in relation to responsive behaviours
- Commitment to the establishment of therapeutic relationships with residents and families.
- Contributes to assessments (e.g. DOS), interventions (BSO trialed interventions) and evaluations (self input and suggestions to BSO Leads) related to a behavioural approach.
- Uses a trouble-shooting and problem-solving approach related to responsive behaviours and individualized resident interventions.
- Works as an effective team member through collaboration, respect and effective communication skills while interacting with clients, family members and other members of interpersonal care team.
- Participates in resident Care Conferences, Behaviour Support Team Huddles and brainstorming sessions alongside the BSO Team and Psycho geriatric Resource Consultant, as required.
- Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control.

**Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required**:

- Completion of an accredited Personal Support Worker certificate course.
- Behavioural Management Courses, dealing with dementia
- Multi-disciplinary Working with the Aged Program, Program Planning or other related education.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Some knowledge of techniques used in caring for the elderly with special needs.
- Requires a commitment to ongoing education and staff development.

Additional Education/Certificates Preferred:

- Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach
- Certificate in Dementia Care, UFirst (P.I.E.C.E.S. for PSW’s), Montessori an asset

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- Certified as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) as per the requirements of the Long-Term Care Act
- Prior experience working with clients with dementia and related responsive behaviours either in long-term care and/or the community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of Responsive Behaviours.

Trinity Village Care Centre requires all new hires to submit a valid TB test, mandatory COVID vaccine, mandatory proof of flu shot, mandatory proof of COVID vaccine, and Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check prior to start date. Trinity Village Care Centre offers competitive compensation including benefits.
- In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process._
- Applicants are required to provide their accommodation needs in advance and submit adequate documentation to support their request for accommodation in the assessment process and/or to perform the essential duties of the posted position. For disability-related accommodation, documentation must be from the applicants' treating physician outlining their functional limitations_

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15-25 per week

**Salary**: From $21.19 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

- PSW Certificate (required)

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