Personal Support Worker

1 month ago

Windsor, Ontario, Canada VON Full time

Job Summary:

VON Canada is seeking a skilled and compassionate Personal Support Worker to join our team as a Health Care Technician in Palliative and Acute Medically Complex care. As a Care Technician, you will provide direct, hands-on care to clients in their homes, working collaboratively with our nursing and Home Care programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will observe and document clinical data in the patient's electronic medical record as per VON guidelines.
  • You will provide personal care to support activities of daily living and medication administration.
  • You will be in direct contact with the Registered Nurse through a virtual real-time electronic monitoring system.
  • You will contribute to the development and modification of a patient's care plan based on patient outcomes observed and reported directly to the Registered Nurse.
  • You will identify if additional resources are required in the home and coordinate with the eShift office on scheduling.
  • You will communicate and collaborate with the family/care giver of the patient to ensure a positive patient experience under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Education, Designations and Experience:

  • Personal Support Worker (PSW) certification.
  • Developmental Support Worker (DSW) certification will be considered.
  • Preferred one (1) to two (2) years' experience as a PSW in Palliative/Pediatric or acute care (hospital).
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of Palliative Care- Level I (course completion or a commitment to take the next available course within the first year of employment).
  • AHPCE course completion is an asset.

Skills Requirements:

  • Ability to learn and demonstrate competency for additional hands-on clinical skills required to support a patient's activities of daily living (e.g. subcutaneous medications, G-Tube feeds and flushes, bladder irrigation).
  • Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments.
  • Awareness of community resources.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated basic observation and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in, and aptitude for, ongoing skills training as well as the ability to implement learned skills and behaviors.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, take direction well, and work independently.

Other:

  • Must have access to a personal vehicle for business use and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.
  • Willingness to travel to neighboring communities.
  • Current criminal background check including a vulnerable sector screen.
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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