Personal Support Worker – #5180 -S

Job Summary:

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides skilled care to residents within the unit during the assigned shift. All work shall be done in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Home, Resident Bill of Rights, applicable legislation and regulations, corporate policies and procedures and collective agreements.

Responsibilities and Duties

Residents:

• Provide skilled care for all activities of daily living in accordance with corporate policy, physicians’ orders, established standards and recognized nursing practice
• Assist the registered staff in diagnostic and therapeutic measures
• Completes all Point of Care documentation on time, and in accordance with corporate policies, ensuring that it is both current and accurate
• Ensure a holistic, quality approach to resident care consistent with Shalom’s Mission, Vision, Values and the Resident Bill of Rights
• Provide assistance with resident meal service

Internal Processes

• Strategize, cooperate and conduct all activities necessary for the effective completion of resident care during his/her shift(s) and throughout the unit
• Execute care in accordance with current legislation, best practices, corporate policies and procedures
• Participate in agency risk management program related to resident care
• Participate in quality improvement program related to resident care
• Perform timely, accurate and complete documentation for all care delivered on the assigned shift in accordance with legislation, regulations and internal requirements
• Participate in new staff/student mentoring as assigned and promote educational opportunities to enhance their education
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings
• Promote good understanding and teamwork between shifts, registered and unregulated staff and the collective agreement
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures
• Practice proper body mechanics in daily routines, particularly when using computer equipment
• Use all equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
• Follow established safety procedures for lock outs
• Wear proper safety equipment and PPE when necessary

Other

• Comply with all Shalom’s policies and procedures
• Ensure health and safety of staff and residents
• Participate in staff meetings, committees and in-service education
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• PSW certificate from a recognized school that meets the requirements of the LTCHA s.8 O.Reg 79/10 s.47 OR
• A RN or RPN with adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a personal support worker OR
• A student who is enrolled in the RN or RPN program who has adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a personal support worker/nursing attendant
• The ability to communicate in Dutch as well as English are definite assets
• Demonstrated proficiency in operation and use of a computer, related technologies and software required for the role
• Ability to work both independently (self-directed and motivated) and as part of a team
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to address conflict positively

Shalom Manor and Gardens welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.