Personal Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Goderich, Canada Comfort of Living Full time

**PSW**
- **Qualifications**_:_
- Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.
- Good physical and mental health and free from communicable disease.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid.
- Good understanding of the nursing process.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures.
- Must have PSW certification.
- **Physical Demands**:_
- Standing for long periods of time.
- Walking short distances and up/down staircases.
- Typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently.
- Pulling/pushing/lifting to open and/or relocate binders, carts, etc. up to 10lbs.
- Bending, kneeling, providing walking support for residents in the provision of resident care where required.
- Dexterity required to open pouches/blister packs, insert test strips into glucometers, etc (as applicable.
- Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen.
- Hearing differences in phone ring tones and/or in fire system horns or alerts for emergency response purposes.
- Speaking/communicating with individuals.
- **Job Description: Resident Care**_
- Notifies the Director of Care of any resident and/or family concerns.
- Attends and actively participates in daily communication meetings
- Provides feedback in the assessment of every resident and in the development of the Plan of Care.
- Answers call bells when necessary.
- Observe and report any resident changes in condition
- Complete nursing documentation if applicable as per residence policies and guidelines.
- Deals courteously with staff, residents, resident families and visitors.
- Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
- Strives to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns, history and basic human needs.
- Assist with monthly blood pressures and weights as assigned.
- Provide emergency first aid/nursing care until appropriate medical care is available.
- Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required.
- Assist with any other duties as directed by the Director of Care.
- **Job Description: Risk Management and General Safety**_
- Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
- Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.
- Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.
- Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
- Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies.
- Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.
- **Job Description: General**_
- Perform all other job duties as assigned
- Refer and adhere to all policies and procedures as they are in effect.

**Salary**: TBD based on experience

Multiple shifts available: Full-time evenings, Full-time days, Temporary Full-time nights

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- PSW: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- PSW certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

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