Personal Support Worker/ Health Care Aide

4 months ago


ChathamKent, Canada St. Andrews Residence Full time

**Health Care Aide/ PSW - Permanent part-time (28 hours bi-weekly).**

Hours of work - Week 1 -Tuesday, Wednesday 4:30pm-8pm, Friday 6:00am-10:30am, Saturday 12pm-8pm. Week 2 -Sunday 12pm-8pm, Wednesday, Thursday Friday 4:30pm-8pm.

St. Andrew's Residence, Chatham cares for seniors through the operation of a 70-bed retirement facility. We are an independent not-for-profit, charitable social enterprise. Our vision is to provide a home where seniors enjoy an exceptional quality of life and well-being.

**REPORTS TO**: Resident Care Manager

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The Health Care Aide provides personal care and assistance with all activities of daily living to all residents.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Must be fluent in English (verbal and written)

S.W certificate of college equivalent (D.S.W, H.C.A) required

Must be able to read, understand and follow instructions including but not limited to job descriptions and procedures, MSDS information, chemical dilution instructions and use

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Must conduct themselves in a courteous manner at all times and have excellent customer service skills

Must be organized and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment

Excellent communication skills evidenced by ability to work well with fellow staff in all departments, ability to communicate and identify problems with proposed solutions to managers and co-workers.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
To maintain a clean, safe environment in the facility.

Work as a member of a team with all other facility personnel.

Be knowledgeable of and practice facility’s fire and safety programs.

**JOB DESCRIPTIONS**:
Assess resident’s conditions by recognizing signs and symptoms and report same to RPN in charge.

Provide personal care, in accordance with established policies, physician orders and nursing standards.

Participate in staff development, safety, environmental and infection control programs.

Deal courteously with all staff, residents, families and stakeholders.

Take perspective residents and other interested parties on tours of the facility.

Complete daily, weekly and monthly duties as per the job duties outlines.

Participate in fire safety and mock disaster procedures.

Have knowledge of the Retirement Home Act.

Complete Flow sheets and document refusal of care.

Answer call bells and assist residents as required.

Adhere to all organization policies and procedures.

Report all incidents to the RPN on duty.

Assist with monthly vital signs and weights as required.

Teach good health habits.

Assist residents with ambulation where required.

Provide emergency first aid until appropriate medical care is available.

Assist with the admission and discharge procedure as required.

Assist with maintaining accurate records of care that requires extra charges.

Other duties delegated by the RPN on duty or the Director of Care.

**Health Screening Requirements**:
Each member of staff must have a:

- 2 step TB test

**HOW TO APPLY**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.26-$20.99 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Vision care

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Evening shift

Work Location: In person



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