Personal Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for experienced Personal Support Workers (BSO) to join our rapidly growing team.
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WHO ARE WE?
peopleCare Communities is a long-term care and retirement living organization that has operated throughout Ontario for over 50 years. We are thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eleventh year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.
WHAT WE OFFER
Employer Paid benefits
Employer Matched RPP
Employee Wellness Program
Education Assistance Program
THE ROLE
As a member of the nursing team, this position works under the direction of the Registered Nurse / Registered Practical Nurse while providing personal care to residents in assigned areas in accordance with individual resident care plans. The position complies with all legislative standards, company policies/procedures and rules/regulations in a professional manner. As a BSO, it is expected that the PSW will participate in the Behavioural Supports Ontario model and specialize in helping those with challenges in neurological conditions beyond their PSW role.
This Position works 11AM - 7PM with alternating Weekends.
**Reports to**: Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the direction of the registered nursing staff, provides personal care to promote the comfort and safety of residents. Some typical activities include bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, dressing/undressing, grooming, shaving, nail and hair care. Provides physical assistance to residents as required.
- Under direction, performs selected procedures such as administering enemas and suppositories, collecting specimens and recording vital signs. Reports all findings to registered staff.
- Assists in the maintenance of a clean, safe environment. Some typical activities include making beds, cleaning bedside units, collecting/bagging soiled linen for dispatch to laundry, sorting and storing clean linen, emptying bedpans and removal of unsafe objects etc.
- Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and problems related to resident care.
- Assists in providing restorative care for residents, assists with ambulation, nutritional needs and palliative care.
- Encourages participation in life enrichment programs by preparing residents for and assisting them to and from activities.
- Provide coaching, consultation and knowledge transfer to front line staff of the Home. Give feedback to RN BSO staff member for response to residents and family.
- Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
- Assists with meal service to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
- Provides emotional/social support for residents.
- Responsible for resident safety - according to role.
- Assists in the maintenance and proper care of nursing equipment.
- Adhere to the philosophy of peopleCare BSO teams.
- Documents resident care activities in accordance with the home’s policy using software such as PCC.
- Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control.
- Displays an attitude that is focused on working safely and ensuring that the work environment is safe and healthy.
- Uses safe work practices.
- Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.
- Uses or wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required.
- Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor and seeks first aid as needed.
- Participates in fire safety activities and knows the facility fire and disaster plan.
- Does not use or operate any equipment in a way that would endanger any worker, resident or visitor.
- Provide input and feedback into P.I.E.C.E.S. documentation and care planning.
- Provide input to PRN BSO member for evaluation of residents currently referred to BSO.
- Educate and mentor PSW staff in carrying out care plan and Kardex interventions.
- Provide input when requested to the Falls committee in the Home including interventions to prevent falls.
- Participate in the evaluation of the BSO/responsive behavior.
- Use protocols and tools established through the BSO project and the LHIN BSO Action Plan.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Every new employee hired by peopleCare to work as a PSW must have successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements of Long Term Care Health Act: Reg. 47 or meet the criteria in 47(3).
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Must have at least two years’ experience in LTC
- Completed PSW certificate or Recreation education.
- Experience in Long-Term Care considered an asset
- Preferred training in U- First and/or Mo