Personal Support Worker, Full Time, Providence

**Personal Support Worker, Full Time, Providence**
**Manor Long Term Care**
**Kingston, ON, Canada**

**Job Code: 9777**
**Status**: Full Time
**Location**:Providence Manor Long Term Care
**Union**:LiUNA
**Wage**:$37.93 - $ 54.37

The Personal Support Worker, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Care, Charge RN, RN or RPN, is the primary front-line monitor of resident well-being and reports any changes in resident status or concerns to the registered nursing staff. The PSW assists in the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care on assigned Resident
Home Areas. Duties are discharged in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Care
Centre, the Resident’s Bill of Rights, and the requirements of-the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Regulations. The PSW delivers basic nursing and hygiene care for residents and assists them with activities of daily living, based on assessed needs and care-plan requirements.

**Skills and Qualifications Required**:

- Personal Support Worker Certificate from an approved college preferred (equivalent education and experience may be considered)
- Proven ability to work with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work as a team player
- Good attendance, good physical condition, including the ability to carry out physically demanding duties is essential

**Position Responsibilities**:

- Takes direction from Charge RN, RN or RPN regarding priority-setting and the delivery of care.
- Familiarizes self with the care plan of residents to whom she/he is assigned to provide care.
- Follows a consistent approach when interacting with residents who may exhibit difficult behaviours.
- Provides direct-care for residents as outlined in the written care plan or as requested by the resident. Direct care encompasses but is not limited to: assistance with activities of daily living; exercise, positioning and ambulation; bowel and bladder care; collection of specimens; any other care required to ensure resident safety and comfort (see list of particular duties and tasks below)
- Assists residents with matters of personal hygiene and grooming, which may include: toileting, bathing, showering, shampooing of hair, basic nail care, pericare, oral care of mouth, teeth and/or dentures, shaving, combing and other care as stipulated in the resident’s care plan or as requested by the resident.

**Why Work at Providence Manor**:

- A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
- Committed to a person and family-centred approach
- Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits
- Group Retirement Pension Plan
- Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located in downtown Kingston

**Salary**: $22.37-$23.36 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kingston, ON K7K 1G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person