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Personal Support Worker 'hct' Ehomecare
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**PSWs, DSWs, HCAs, New Grads, and Internationally Educated Nurses are welcome to apply**
**Requisition Details**:
Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.4 FTE)
Program Name: eHomecare
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 32
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: CLAC
On Call: No
**Job Summary**:
The Health Care Technician (HCT) provides direct hands-on care to patients in the patients’ home under the direction of a Directing Registered Nurse (DRN). Within the eShift programs, the Care Technician provides enhanced personal support to a variety of patient populations in the community, including pediatric, palliative, complex care, and chronic disease management.
Training will be provided to support advanced skill sets and requirements.
- Health Care Technicians Palliative and/or Acute Medically Complex hired for the Brantford, Haldimand/Norfolk site may be scheduled to work anywhere in the Brantford, Haldimand/Norfolk. Access to a personal vehicle is required._
**_This position is eligible for the temporary $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for all hours spent directly caring for clients._**
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Under the direction of the DRN the HCT observes and documents clinical data in the patient’s electronic medical record as per VON guidelines.
- Under the direction of the DRN the HCT provides personal care to support activities of daily living and medication administration.
- Is in direct contact with the DRN through a virtual real time electronic monitoring system.
- In collaboration with the DRN contributes to the development and modification of a patient’s care plan based on patient outcomes observed and reported directly to the DRN.
- Under the direction of the DRN will identifies if additional resources are required in the home e.g. home support, and coordinates required needs with the eShift office on scheduling.
- Communicates and collaborates with the family/care giver of the patient to ensure a positive patient experience under the direction of the DRN.
**External and Internal Relationships**:
- Frequently communicates and interacts with Registered Nurses.
- Engages with clients and client’s family members.
- Communicates directly with the eShift administrative support staff
**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.
**Skill Requirements**:
- Ability to learn and demonstrate competency for additional hands on clinical skill 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 to 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)
Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.
