EMPLOYER: Brookside Senior Living Kanata
JOB DESCRIPTION:
PSW
$19.78 hourly
25 hours per Bi-weekly
Permanent Part time employment
Day, Early Morning, Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Night, On Call, Shift, Weekend
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
1 vacancy
Reporting to: Director of Care
Scope of Position:
The PSW shall provide personal care and other services to residents in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Home.
PSW Key Responsibilities:
Provides services and interacts with residents and resident family members in a professional manner
Complete all assigned paperwork
Participates as a member of the care team and provides support to the other members of the Services team
Observes and adheres to all policies and procedures, work standards and safety regulations
Assists and attends to care needs of the residents as required
Maintains work and storage areas in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
Aware of employees and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures
Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents
Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations
Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy
Supports the dietary department with serving support as required.
Supports the housekeeping and laundry departments as required.
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Previous experience in providing personal care
Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent
Preferred post-secondary education in related care fields of PSW/HCA/ DSW certification
Must be able to read and communicate effectively
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors
Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills
Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints
Must have a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness
Must be able to operate related equipment
Must be able to respond to emergency situations
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carrying heavy items
START DATE: 07/01/2024