Personal Support Worker

**Company Biography**

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value _Trust, Courage and Teamwork_. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

**Position Summary**

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), or other regulated health care professionals, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) performs assigned functions including ADL's, ambulation, assisting patients with activities. These functions support the health care team in assisting patients in activities of daily living, supports the effective operations of the ALC patient care area. The PSW shall provide patient care consistent with the unit specific duties and statement of limitations of the PSW classification and in accordance with all Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) policies and procedures.

The PSW may be deployed within the community to support our home visiting program (OSMH At Home) as needed. Duties may include:

- Visits patient in their own homes as assigned
- Follows care plans, ensures and the provision of patient-focused care
- Provides supervision and/or assistance to patients in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, toileting, hygiene, grooming, and bathing as per patient care plans
- Provides cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support
- Provides oral and dental care
- Provides medication cueing if indicated
- Adheres to all OSMH policies, procedures and routines
- Documents all duties performed in a clear and concise manner
- Reports any concerns, changes in behavior to the System Coordinator

**Qualifications**
- Completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Personal Support Worker Certificate obtained from an accredited college program, obtained since 1997 required.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Standard First Aid certificates required
- Completion of GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training within past 2 years
- Minimum two to three years work experience in last five years in a hospital, long term care facility or residential home.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.
- Proven commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
- Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to accept direction and work independently.
- Knowledge of computers and other job related technology.
- Satisfactory work performance and attendance record history.
- Available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Available for call-in on short notice

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
It is a requirement that every member of the Way Home Unit is available for all shifts.
**Our Employees Enjoy**
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

**Employment Equity**

**Accomodation in the Workplace**
- Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially._

**Health & Safety Responsibilities**

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

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