Personal Support Worker

**Job Summary**
Reporting to the Resident Home Area Manager, the PSW is responsible for resident activities of daily living and supporting residents in their overall well-being. PSW’s provide support with bedding, eating, toileting, transferring, dressing, grooming, mobility and cognitive and emotional support. PSW’s ensure delivery of optimal care and services, based on legislative requirements, while following a resident centred approach to life at HMLTC.

Under the direction of the RN/RPN, the Personal Support Worker performs assigned functions as an unregulated care provider, that support the nursing team in assisting residents with activities of daily living, and supports the effective operation of resident care areas.

**RESIDENT CARE & SUPPORT**

**Activities**
- Provides care and support to residents with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including Bedding, Eating, Toileting, Transferring, Dressing, Grooming & overall well-being;
- Supports residents with the following duties: transferring, repositioning, lifting, ambulating, weighing and other activities as outlined in their plan of care;.
- Ensures resident rooms are conducive with a safe and support environment, including making beds and light tidying;
- Responds efficiently to call bells and relays information to appropriate health care professional;
- Effectively communicates to the RN/RPN, in a timely manner; resident information specific to assigned activities, observed changes in condition, and unusual occurrences, resident/family concerns, and resident behaviours;
- Supports residents at meal and snack times; measures and records fluid & dietary intake and output and relays data nurse;
- Operates mechanical lifts and utilizes assistive devices as directed;
- Ensures a resident centred approach to care is followed and residents are supported in their care wishes;
- Other related duties as assigned

**OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE**

**Activities**
- Ensures documentation of ADL’s and other findings, in a timely manner in accordance with HMLTC policy and regulations;
- Self-actualization by helping residents to reach their maximum potential;
- Strives to provide excellent resident centred care;
- Build professional relationships with residents, families, co-workers and the interdisciplinary team; become a trusted member of the residents circle of care;
- Adheres to all HMLTC Policies and Procedures, Infection Control protocols, LTCHA and Regulations, and Occupational Health and Safety policies
- Other duties as assigned

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- In the event that I am considered for employment, I agree to authorize and pay for a third party completion of a Vulnerable Sector Scan prior to my employment
- HMLTC requires that all members, including employees, students, volunteers and other members performing services at the organization to have (at minimum) three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (“the Code”), HMLTC acknowledges its duty to make reasonable accommodations for employees who are unable to receive a vaccine(s) owing to a disability or other protected grounds, up to the point of undue hardship. Employees who are unable to receive vaccinations or testing due to a medical condition or for any other relevant protected grounds must complete and submit a medical exemption form.

Are you able to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status?
- Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person