28 Feb 2015
Part-Time Personal Support Workers (Casual) in London
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Job Description
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) are invited to apply for the Part-Time, Casual positions to work at our 170-bed long-term care home located in London, Ontario.
Under the direction of the Registered Staff, the PSWs provide direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in providing direct care for residents; assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
- Encourage participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.
- Assist with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provide feeding assistance as required.
- Provide emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
- Adhere to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
- Consult with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.
- Participate in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time)
- Nursing Experience in long-term care required
- Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
- Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
- Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
- Demonstrate empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
- Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
How to Apply
Please e-mail Resume to:[email protected]We encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.