Personal Support Worker

Job Summary
We are currently hiring passionate Part-Time Personal Support Workers (PSW) for our Home Hemodialysis Program, who want to be part of our Dialysis program. This new clinical model of care is an exciting opportunity for the right personal support worker and will allow a select group of patients to receive Renal Care within their community, such as a long-term care home or a client's home (home care).

The PSW will provide dialysis-related care activities in the patient's home. Registered Nurses from Regional Renal Program hospitals will teach and/or delegate dialysis-related care activities to PSWs and provide the necessary patient-specific training for each PSW. In this program, the PSW's scope of work is limited to dialysis-related activities only

$2500. sign on bonus + great benefits and a team that supports your goals
Part-Time Opportunity in Brighton
Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive staff perks.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you'll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
• Innovative.   At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You'll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior's Health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Manage your life.  At SE, you'll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.
• Support to be your best. At SE you are afforded the time you need to help patients, to build rapport, to accomplish patient care and recovery goals, and to understand the home and life environments that impact recovery in a way you can't in most other settings. At SE, you meet your patients where they are, and together you take them to new heights

Main Responsibilities

• Attend initial patient home visit with Hospital nurse
• Attend Hospital orientation (if required) training is generally 3 weeks long with the hospital
• Comfortable working in an LTC or going to a client's home.
• Verify the equipment of the machine before starting dialysis
• Follow care plan as recommended
• Troubleshoot machine and report issues to supervising nurse
• Respond to emergencies and system alarms as per hospital procedures
• Provide care and monitor dialysis treatment as per the care plan
• Documentation of assessments, changes in patient conditions or treatment, critical incidents, and difficult events. Etc.
• Provide post-dialysis care as per the care plan
• Ensure the work area and equipment is clean and disinfected
• Following up and providing updates with the primary nurse 1-3 times per week
• Attend follow-up visits with patients in the home dialysis unit
• Administer medication at the discretion of the hospital
• Handle general waste post-treatment (blood tubing, needles, and other access devices)
• Maintain treatment records
• Plan for emergencies regarding power outages, water issues, and emergency disconnection. Etc.

Requirements

• PSW Certificate
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate is required
• A vehicle, valid driver's license (G2 or G) and the ability to travel
• Proven professionalism, accountability, responsibility, and reliability
• Proven record of excellent attendance
• Full-day availability for 7 days however shifts are dependent on the client's needs, typically 3-5 shifts per week including weekends
• Proficient computer/technological skills
• Aptitude for manual dexterity
• Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, organizational, problem solving, and conflict management skills
• Maintains positive relationships to deliver person/family-centered care
• Act as a patient advocate; can clearly and fluently communicate the patient's needs, able to deescalate issues
• Extremely flexible
• Travel and attend meetings to support the needs of the patient
• Ability to travel to clients within the Smithville area

About SE Health
SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We're also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We're All In Together.

COVID-19
: To protect the health of our clients, teams, and communities, all SE Health employees must be fully vaccinated (two doses, 14+ days since the final dose).

Accessibility
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AI And Compensation Details
We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition. The hiring pay range is $ $24.00 per hour based on experience.