Caregiver

At RhynoCare, we are seeking a skilled and compassionate Personal Support Worker to join our team. As a key member of our care team, you will provide high-quality care to our residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist registered staff in nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
• Complete all documentation on time, and in accordance with corporate policies, ensuring that it is both current and accurate.
• Ensure a holistic, quality approach to resident care consistent with RhynoCare's Mission, Vision, Values, and the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Provide assistance and support with resident meal service.
• Provide assistance and support with restorative nursing.
• Strategize, cooperate, and conduct all activities necessary for the effective completion of resident care during his/her shift(s) and throughout the unit.
• Execute care in accordance with current legislation, best practices, corporate policies, and procedures.
• Participate in agency risk management program related to resident care.
• Participate in quality improvement program related to resident care.
• Perform timely, accurate, and complete documentation for all care delivered on the assigned shift in accordance with legislation, regulations, and internal requirements.
• Participate in new staff/student mentoring as assigned and promote educational opportunities to enhance their education.
• Participate in departmental, Interdisciplinary Team, and resident safety meetings.
• Promote good understanding and teamwork between shifts, registered and unregulated staff, and the collective agreement.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including:
• Practice proper body mechanics in daily routines, particularly when using computer equipment.
• Use all equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Follow established safety procedures for lockouts.
• Wear proper safety equipment and PPE when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to speak a second language is considered an asset.
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Successful completion of a Ministry of Education approved PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours) from a Community College or a school approved by the National Association of Career Colleges OR
  • RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy students with successful completion of Year 1
• Experience working as a Facility PSW is considered an asset.
• Negative T.B. skin test or chest x-ray.
• Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid Certificate.
• Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act.
• VSS within the past year of hire confirming absence of a criminal history/record.