Personal Support Worker

**At FirstLight Home Care Canada, a leading home care agency, the genuine health and well-being of others is our greatest concern. We vow to provide first-class personal service for our clients so that they may enjoy warmth, independence and relaxed comfort in their own home or any setting.**

**FirstLight Home Care Canada is built on a solid foundation of core values and dedication to client happiness, peace of mind, and quality of life that supports our Culture of Care—our commitment to service excellence, personal growth, and accountability.**

**At FirstLight® Home Care Canada, you get to do something that matters. Something that makes a real difference.**

**FirstLight Home Care Canada hires top Healthcare Professionals who have integrity, a great capacity for compassion and empathy, and who value a rewarding career. We look for individuals who can help make everyday activities easier for our clients, and who have a genuine desire to enrich the lives of others and make the world a better place**

**FirstLight Canada provides comprehensive caregiver training, flexible schedules and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others**

**Key Responsibilities and Skills**:

- Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the Director of Health &
Wellness
- assist the resident with personal care and hygiene and activities of
daily living
- To observe and report on changes in residents’ condition to Health &
Wellness Manager
- To escalate medical emergencies to the Registered Practical Nurse
/Health & Wellness Manager or emergency medical services as
appropriate
- To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive
aids
- To demonstrate understanding of the residents needs and maximize
abilities
- To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to
the resident/family
- To maintain resident information confidentiality
- To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action
taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated
to the Health & Wellness Manager
- To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including
residents’ equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment
- To observe & report to the Registered Practical Nurse/ Health &
Wellness Manager any concerns regarding the resident’s safety
including physical environment, implement interventions as directed
by the Registered Practical Nurse/ Health & Wellness Manager &
advocate on the residents behalf to ensure resident safety is
maintained
- To engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed
- To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills
- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults
- To complete other duties as assigned
- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to
respect and promote it
- Collaborate with other departments
- Adhere to established policies and procedures of the Retirement
Home, RHRA, and Public Health

**Job Requirements**:

- Graduate of Personal Support Worker program preferred
- Experience working with seniors in LTC or Retirement Home
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
- Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing
personal care duties
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable
Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to
obtain one
- Must be able to provide a negative TB result (current within 1 year of
test)
- Fully vaccinated - Covid-19
- FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of non-medical home care services, helping individuals achieve the quality of life they deserve. We are a lifeline and peace of mind not only for seniors, but for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery; adults with disabilities; new and busy parents; veterans; and anyone over the age of 18 who needs extra assistance._

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

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road