Personal Support Worker - Guelph, Canada - THE ELLIOTT COMMUNITY
Description
Who We Are
The Elliott Community is a charitable, not-for-profit senior's residence offering a continuum of residential and nursing services of the highest standards.
This historical and unique facility in Guelph, proudly offers a variety of lifestyle choices; independent living in life lease suites, supported living in retirement suites, enhanced support in retirement plus and full nursing care in our long-term care residence and respite stay.
Unequivocally, it is the team at The Elliott Community who have made our name synonymous with quality elder care.If you thrive in a values based, performance-driven environment, enjoy a challenge and are passionate about exceptional service, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
The Elliott Community currently has an opening for a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to join in our Long Term Care (LTC) home area.
Responsibilities:
- Is committed to providing care based on the philosophy of the facility.
- Assists residents with personal hygiene and grooming and follows established care plans and procedures, reporting changes to the RPN/RN.
- Ensures nutritional intake is adequate by assisting resident to consume meals and giving supplements.
- Encourages residents to participate in recreational programs and promotes independence based on their own capabilities.
- Contributes to the development of a healthy working atmosphere by giving mutual respect, supports colleagues, using open communication and understanding.
- Provides physical comfort and supportive care to residents, always treating each with dignity and respect.
- Answers call bells promptly.
- Is attentive to the requests and concerns of family, and will redirect where appropriate.
Qualifications
- Must have a PSW Certificate from a recognized college or enrollment in a Nursing program from an accredited college/ university.
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) to Dementia Care Certificate preferred.
- Ability to communicate well with seniors and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work collaboratively with others.
- Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, transfer a person, push a wheelchair/cart with supplies. Have good physical and mental stability.
- Must be able to work effectively with cognitively impaired residents, particularly those who may be physically challenging.
- Vulnerable Sector Search Criminal Record check.
- Must maintain an up to date immunization record including COVID19 vaccination series, annual influenza and TB screening.
Hours
We have 2 part-time lines available below:
- Guaranteed line of 7 shifts bi-weekly including alternating weekends, working evenings 2:00pm
- 10:00pm. Will be working as a float across one floor, covering 2 different home areas.
Now that vaccines are widely available and recognizing that our staff are already vaccinated against influenza and Covid-19, vaccination will be an enduring condition of employment for all new hires, except when impossible due to legitimate, established exceptions.
Covid-19 vaccination status must be consistent with the prevailing definition provided by The Ministry of Health andLTC:
a person who has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Salary:
$25.94 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Daily COVID screening, mandatory masks, enhanced infection control practices.
Work Location:
One location
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