Personal Support Worker

**Who We Are**

Dilys Consulting Ltd. is thrilled to announce our expansion into **Perth, ON** and surrounding regions **(Richmond, Smith's Falls, Lanark, Carleton Place)** With our proven track record of recruiting exceptional nursing talent for permanent placements nationally, we are now extending our services to provide top-notch temporary healthcare staffing solutions in your area.

**The Opportunity**

As part of our expansion, we are looking for dedicated and reliable professionals who will add value to the organization and make a difference in the lives of residents in Perth and surrounding areas (Richmond, Smith's Falls, Lanark, Carleton Place). Join our rapidly growing team at Dilys Staffing as we partner with leading long-term care and retirement home providers in your community. _*Please note that presently, Dilys does not assist with relocation. _**We are hiring locals only.**_*_

**Current Opening**

We are currently seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join our team on a full-time, part-time, or casual basis. At Dilys Staffing, PSWs have the opportunity to utilize their skills and experience to deliver compassionate, individualized care to residents while benefiting from our commitment to excellence and finding the perfect fit for each assignment.

**What You Will Do**

In the PSW role, you will:

- Ensure complete resident-focused care is provided to fully meet individual needs and expectations; assist residents with activities of daily living including mobility, transfers, eating, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene care and grooming.
- Provide cognitive stimulation through social and emotional support; strongly encourage residents to use sensory aids such as hearing aids and glasses; escort and accompany residents to planned recreational activities and medical appointments.
- Assist residents with mobility needs including transfers from bed to chair, ambulation by walking with assistive devices, and range of motion exercises to maintain strength and flexibility.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks in resident rooms like making beds, doing laundry, and tidying rooms to provide a clean and comfortable environment; assist with meal preparation and feeding to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.
- Diligently take and accurately document vital sign measurements including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and oxygen levels; promptly report any concerning or significant changes to the nursing team.
- Consistently carry out individualized care plans in close coordination with the nursing care team; maintain timely, comprehensive documentation of all services provided and any condition changes observed.
- Regularly communicate with residents' families and caregivers to provide detailed updates on status, raise any concerns, and discuss ways to further improve their quality of life.
- Provide attentive supervision and extensive hands-on assistance to residents to meet fundamental care needs and optimize physical, mental, and emotional quality of life.
- Vigilantly promote safety through proper use of assistive equipment, diligent fall prevention precautions, and stringent infection control best practices.
- Proactively participate in ongoing training programs and professional development activities to improve caregiving knowledge and skills to better serve residents.

**What We Are Looking For**
- We seek dedicated PSWs who have a **valid driver's license, access to a vehicle** and are **capable of commuting to Perth (Richmond, Carleton Place, Smith's Falls, Lanark)**, Ontario.
- We require PSWs to have their **PSW Certificate from an accredited institution or program**, or an equivalent certification like International Educated Nurses (_note: College Essor is not recognized by the Ministry of Education in Ontario_).
- **Proof of completed courses** as mandated by the MOHLTC (ex. Falls Prevention, Lift and Transfer Equipment, Accessibility Standards and AODA, etc)
- Valid credentials including **Enhanced Covid-19 Vaccination, CPR/BLSC, Vulnerable Sector Screen, Tuberculosis Test/Chest X-ray Result, and N95 Mask Fit Testing** are mandatory.

Embrace this opportunity to belong to an organization driven by a purpose to positively transform continuing care through exceptional experiences.
- Want to know more about Dilys Consulting? Visit our Company website or LinkedIn_

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $27.50-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

- Do you have at least 3 months of FULL-TIME WORK experience as a PSW in a Long-term Care or Retirement Home?

*(ANSWER REQUIRED: Yes/No)

**Language**:

- French (preferred)
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- TB Test/Chest X-ray (validity: taken in the last 12 months) (required)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (validity: taken in the last 12mo) (required)

Work Location: In person