Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Part Time
$58,926,400–$58,926,400 year
On-siteKitchener, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Provide personal care to residents in assigned areas under the direction of registered nursing staff, including bathing, skin care, toileting, grooming, and assisting with ambulation and nutritional needs. Perform selected procedures such as administering enemas, collecting specimens, and recording vital signs while reporting findings. Maintain a clean, safe environment by making beds, cleaning units, managing linen, and ensuring infection control protocols are followed. Assist with admission, discharge, transfers, meal service, and life enrichment programs. Document care activities using PCC software and participate in resident care conferences. Adhere to legislative standards, company policies, and safety practices, promptly reporting hazards or injuries to the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements of Long Term Care Health Act: Reg. 47 or meet the criteria in 47(3)
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- First Aid certification
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer focus 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in Long-Term Care
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