Casual Support Worker/psw

**Casual all shifts (for call ins and vacation coverage)**:Resident Care Attendant

**Reports to: Director Of Wellness**

**Qualifications**

1) Experience as an Unregulated Care Provider (UCP) or Personal Support Worker Program (or equivalent) Certificate

2) Knowledge of general nursing process and diagnosis

3) Experience in geriatrics is an asset

4) Current Certification in CPR and First Aid or willing to obtain

5) Clear Vulnerable Persons Screening dated within past six months

6) Clear TB skin test results prior to employment start

7) Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral

8) Good communication skills

9) Familiar with ORCA’s “Commitment to Residents” and “Code of Ethics”

10) Willingness to keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures and to participate fully in all mandatory training sessions

**Duties**

1) Resident Care Attendants take instruction from the Nurse on Duty and report to the Director of Care

2) Assess resident's condition by recognizing signs and symptoms and reporting changes to the Wellness Nurse

3) Provide assistance with activities of daily living care, in accordance with established policies, physician orders and nursing standards

4) Provide care and comfort to all residents

5) Answer emergency bells and assist residents as per care plan

6) Assist the Wellness Nurse as time and abilities permit

7) Encourage and assist residents in attending activities and events

8) Work closely with other departments, including Housekeeping, Food Services and Activities

9) Participate in staff development, safety quality assurance, environmental and infection control programs, Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures

10) Complete daily, weekly and monthly duties and reports as per procedures

11) Complete all documentation in accordance with standards

12) Assist residents with personal hygiene and bathing as per schedule

13) Adhere to all established policies and procedures

14) Report all accidents or incidents involving residents, families, visitors, equipment, premises and/or personnel to the Director of Wellness or Administrator, as appropriate

15) Assist with monthly blood pressures, temperatures and weights, as assigned

16) Assist residents with ambulation as per care plan

17) Provide extra assistance to residents with severe mobility or vision impairment

18) Provide emergency first aid / nursing care until appropriate medical care is available

19) Assist with new admissions

20) Assist with serving meals and beverages and clearing of tables in the dining room in severe shortages

21) At all times, remain courteous with staff, residents, family members and visitors

22) Provide information regarding the facility to potential residents and gather contact information for follow up and appointment booking

23) Other duties as assigned by the Director of Wellness

Unlicensed health care workers may administer certain medications, provided they are trained and meet the requirements of our medication administration policy. Once qualified, you will also be responsible for:
1. the administration of medications and treatments as ordered by residents' physicians within your limitations as set by the College of Nurses;
2. Maintaining the MARS sheet

3. the safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $17.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
As per Southwestern Ontario Public Health recommendations

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ingersoll, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Must be available to work for call in shifts at least 4 shifts per month and occasional weekends

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: One location