Psw Part Time - Hamilton, Canada - Zest Communities Inc./ St Elizabeth Retirement Residence
2 weeks ago
Description
Open positions on all shifts:
Night Shifts
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We'd love to talk to you about what makes us different._
As a new PSW joining our community, you will:
Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents.
You will work as key members of our multidisciplinary team to understand residents' individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care.
PSW's at Zest Retirement Residence foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care to our residents with a focus on accuracy, quality and meeting our residents' quality of life requests.
Responsibilities
- Following the care plan; observing and reporting any changes in residents' behavior to the appropriate member of the healthcare team.
- Supervised by a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Performing any delegated tasks (fully trained)
- Use mechanical lifts (Hoyer) when assisting with ambulation, positioning, and transferring of residents
- Providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing, and perineal care.
- Assisting some residents with eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and other findings.
- Reporting behavioral and clinical changes to the appropriate member of the healthcare team.
- Help to maintain selfrespect, personal dignity, physical safety, and high levels of cleanliness of each and every resident.
- Perform all other duties as required
Qualifications
- HCA/PSW certificate or equivalent (completed year 1 of RPN)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Requirements:
- Vulnerable Sector Police Screening
- Uptodate Immunizations required (including COVID19 vaccinations)
- Fully Vaccinated
- Ability to read, write, speak English
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 30+ pounds
Working Conditions
- Shifts:10:30pm to 6:30am (night)
- Available on alternate weekends
- Ability to stand/walk for up to 12 hours each day
- Ability to work with various cleaning supplies and equipment
Job Type:
Part-time
Salary:
From $20.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime
Application question(s):
- Do you have a PSW certificate or equivalent?
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (required)
Work Location:
In person
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