Personal Support Worker - Part-Time at peopleCare… · Meaford

THE ROLE As a member of the peopleCare team, the Personal Support Worker works under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse while providing personal care to residents in assigned areas in accordance with individual resident care plans.

Reports to: Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES · Provides personal care (bathing, toileting, etc.) to promote the comfort and safety of residents, as well as provide physical assistance as required. · Performs selected procedures such as administering enemas and suppositories, collecting specimens, and recording vital signs, reporting all findings to registered staff. · Assists in the maintenance of a clean, safe environment, including making beds, cleaning bedside units, collecting/bagging soiled linen, sorting and storing clean linen, emptying bedpans, and removal of unsafe objects. · Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs, and problems related to resident care. · Assists in providing restorative care for residents, assists with ambulation, nutritional needs (including feeding assistance), and palliative care. · Encourages participation in programs by preparing residents for and assisting them to and from activities. · Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of residents. · Provides emotional/social support for residents. · Assists in the maintenance and proper care of nursing equipment, operating in a way not to endanger anyone. · Documents resident care activities in accordance with the home’s policy using software such as PCC. · Compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures. · Compliance with peopleCare policies and procedures. · Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS · Must have successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board (Sec. 52 in O. Reg. 246/22). · High School diploma or equivalent. · Experience in Long-Term Care considered an asset. · Food Handler certification, First Aid certification. · Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. · Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. · Strong interpersonal and customer-focused skills. · Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties. · Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g., lifting/transferring clients.