Personal Support Worker - Peterborough, Canada - St Joseph's at Fleming

St Joseph's at Fleming

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Peterborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Current career opportunities for PSW's

$ % In Lieu of Benefits + $3 Wage Enhancement

Are you looking to join a team of professionals that are passionate about providing quality person-centered care in a Long-Term Care Home? Then St.

Joseph's at Fleming is the place for you Come join our team of dedicated professionals who demonstrate our values of selflessness, integrity, and compassion every day.

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for providing care to residents under the direction of the RPN, RN and Nursing Management.

The PSW is responsible for providing this care in a safe and professional manner within the scope of their position.

Responsibilities:

Provides basic personal care (bathing, dressing, eating, turning and repositioning, toileting, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, grooming, shaving, etc.) as set out in the Multi-Disciplinary Plan of Care.
Assist with nutrition following Compliance Standards, observing food and fluid intake and report changes in resident eating habits or abilities.
Responsible for resident transfers using the safe resident lift and transfer methods as taught at orientation must use 2 staff for all mechanical lift transfers.
Observes and respects residents' rights, dignity, privacy, confidentiality and responds to residents' family concerns promptly.
Participate in annual education, required inservices, and adheres to St. Joseph's at Flemings policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate from an accredited College.
Consideration will be given to those that have successfully completed the first year of a recognized nursing program or possess the equivalent education/experience.
Must be available to work weekends, statutory holidays and varied shifts.
Experience working in Long-Term Care field an asset
Must have strong written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills
Possess strong conflict resolution skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

St. Joseph's at Fleming is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at St.

Joseph's at Fleming will be contingent on receipt of a Police and Vulnerable Sector criminal record check that is satisfactory to St.

Joseph's at Fleming's screening policy. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
$20.50-$21.57 per hour

Benefits: