Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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


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