Personal Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are seeking _**Temporary **_**Part-time** **Personal Support Workers **for **Day, Evening **and **Night **shifts in our long-term care home Our Nursing team provides direct person-centred care to 121 residents in 5 neighborhoods (units). We are strongly committed to ensuring that our Nursing staff have access to solid ongoing nursing education, current research, and professional counsel to support the achievement of professional standards. Although we are a Jewish home, we welcome residents and staff from all backgrounds and with all lived experiences.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**
- A supportive, collaborative, and welcoming team environment
- Opportunities for career growth, comprehensive training, and professional development
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Health & dental benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Paid orientation
- Casual dress

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assists residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, baths and showers, personal grooming (hair, shave, makeup), continence programs, dining and refreshments, transfers, and transport to meals and activities, as required by the care plan.
- Engages residents in therapeutic, restorative and activity programs as required, and provides special care to residents at the instruction of R.N. or R.P.N. in charge.
- Ensures resident rooms are clean and tidy by making residents’ beds daily, placing laundered clothes and linens in appropriate storage areas, and regularly cleaning bedside equipment, wheelchairs, and Geri-chairs as needed and weekly.
- Participates in committees to optimize resident care, in-services and continuing education, and RAI/MDS charting requirements.
- Ensures privacy, dignity, confidentiality and Health and Safety of residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors are maintained by following proper practices and procedures.
- Perform other duties as required to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in the Home.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Holds a current and valid **Health Care Aide **or **Personal Support Worker Certificate **from a recognized educational facility with formalized training and related experience.
- **Currently enrolled and completed at least one year of Nursing Studies** with an accredited Canadian education institution.
- **Internationally trained Registered Nurse **with experience providing direct care to geriatric and/or vulnerable populations.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, and able to follow instructions.
- Communicates clearly and effectively in verbal and written English.
- Patient and empathetic in listening to others.
- Manages, organizes, and prioritizes time and resources effectively.
- Exhibits a professional and positive attitude.
- Proficient computer literacy, able to access and enter medical information into Electronic Medical Records system.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Previous work experience providing direct care as a PSW in a Long-Term Care facility.
- Knowledge of practices and traditions of the Jewish religion is considered an asset.

**ABOUT THE LODGE**

Hillel Lodge is a welcoming and vibrant Jewish long-term care home located in the heart of Ottawa. Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to providing exceptional person-centred care. With a current complement of 121 beds and housed within a thriving 13-acre Jewish Community Campus, we provide a wide range of programming and events to meet the diverse needs of our residents, their families, and the larger community which we serve.

**DEI&A**

Where notified in advance, Hillel Lodge will accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: $20.96-$21.47 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Hillel Lodge is following all precautionary measures and protocols as directed by provincial and local public health authorities.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K2A 4G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you interested in temporary employment?

**Experience**:

- Personal Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
- Long-Term Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Personal Support Worker, Health Care Aide, or Nursing (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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