Personal Support Worker

6 days ago

Goderich, Canada Huron County Full time
Huron County's Homes for the Aged Department is seeking Casual Personal Support Workers to work in the Huronview and Huronlea Teams

Huronview and Huronlea Homes for the aged are Huron County's municipal homes, providing health services for people who can no longer live independently in their own homes and need nursing and personal care 24 hours a day. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to use your training and skills. Our care plans are computerized and orders are processed electronically. We offer opportunities for leadership and committee involvement where you can excel using your advanced communication skills. If you would like to work in a dynamic team, then Huronlea and Huronview are for you.

Our Personal Support Workers assist residents in performing activities of daily living and perform specific interventions as outlined on the individual care plans while working closely with the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Adhere to all policies, procedures, and mission/vision/values statements of the Home.
  • Maintain professionalism with all residents, staff, families, volunteers, community members, and agency representatives.
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy of residents and staff as required under legislation and as per policies and procedures of the Home.
  • Accept responsibility for the quality of care and service provided.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be aware of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavour to respect and promote it. Practice client-centred care.
  • Encourage and help the resident with all activities of daily living and to meet their basic needs, through an understanding of the individual resident's care plan. Assist in providing information for the forming of the care plan, including communicating the resident's needs and choices.
  • Perform personal care and selected nursing measures to promote comfort and safety for the resident as per the plan of care and policies and procedures of the homes.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the resident as a whole person considering cultural, spiritual, psycho-social, and restorative needs as well as an awareness of the activation programs available.
  • Observe and report significant changes in the resident's physical and emotional conditions to the Registered Staff verbally and in the resident's computerized file in a manner that demonstrates respect and maintains privacy and confidentiality for each resident. Documentation includes observations of behaviours, staff interventions, and resident responses to those interventions. Computer documentation utilizes data entry through the POC and PCC software in a timely manner.
  • Help to maintain a safe, clean, odour-free environment.
  • Share responsibility for safely using and maintaining the equipment and supplies of the Home, and the personal belongings of the residents.
  • Ensure efficient use of supplies.
  • Accept responsibility for the quality of care and service provided.
  • Recognize safety hazards and the importance of providing a safe environment. Actively participate in all workplace drills for Codes Yellow, White, Red, and Green, etc.
  • Direct all inquiries regarding resident's care and conditions to the Registered staff member.
  • Maintain a good attendance record and accept responsibility for working as scheduled. As a 24/7 operation, it is accepted that there is shift and weekend work is required.
  • Take responsibility for personal development, including identification of own learning needs related to work and participating in the educational opportunities provided and staff/team meetings.
  • Assist in training, guiding, and supporting new staff through the orientation period.
  • Support and participate in student and colleague education and participate in the teams of the homes.
Qualifications and Preferred Skills:
  • Graduate of a recognized Personal Support Worker program with supporting documentation.
  • Demonstrate a focus on resident safety.
  • Experience working with seniors and/or chronic care residents in a healthcare facility or community setting, with a genuine interest in and concern for seniors.
  • Demonstrate maturity and tact.
  • Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • The successful candidate(s) will be required to submit an original Vulnerable Sector Screening before the time of hire.
What We Offer:

At the County of Huron, we're committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first. We are an employer that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities. When you join our team, you'll have the benefit of working with and learning from people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge. We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff. When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand. It's a great place to work.

Learn more about working for the County of Huron:

Wage:
  • As per SEIU $ – $ plus 10% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay. Shift premiums vary.
  • A condition of employment is proof of COVID-19 immunization.

This position requires the submission of a current (within the last 6 months) TB2 Test and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Please consider submitting these items before the interview, as the process of obtaining them is often delayed. Please contact Brooke Jez via email at bjez[at]huroncounty[dot]ca for an agency letter to be submitted with your VSC application.

Please send your cover letter, resume, TB Test, and VSS in one PDF document, saved under your name to: using Personal Support Worker as your subject line, including the Home to which you are applying for.

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