Personal Support Worker - Ottawa, Canada - The Glebe Centre

The Glebe Centre
The Glebe Centre
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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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We are hiring for
Full time, Part-Time, Days, Evenings and Nights Come and join the friendly staff at the Glebe Centre.

We are a leading Long-Term Care and Senior Outreach home in Ottawa that serves 254 residents and over 1100 people in the vibrant Ottawa community.

Our team of over 350 employees touches the lives of seniors and their families every day.

Our employees are committed to providing a secure home and meaningful person-centered care with compassion through supportive relationships, enhanced sensitivity, innovation and dedication to our Residents and Clients.


Job description


Under the direction of the unit RN or RPN, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for assisting residents with the activities of daily living including such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene and care of skin and nails.

Assisting with transfers and mobilization of residents using body mechanics and mechanical aides such as walkers, wheelchairs, and lifts in accordance with lift codes.

Records observations and reports any changes/problems in resident's condition, such as mobility, temperature, skin integrity, and behaviour in POC.

Assists with meals by serving, feeding, and assisting residents at meal times, serves, and monitors intake of nourishment to designated residents.

Changes and makes beds. Follow details contained within the Resident's Plan of Care. Performs scheduled cleaning of W/C, walkers, tubs, and other equipment and performs other related cleaning duties as required.


Qualification:


  • Personal Support Worker
    Certificate:
  • Food Handlers certificate
  • Ability to speak, read and write English sufficiently to meet the requirements of the job
  • Demonstrated ability to organize own work & identify priorities
  • Ability to work with seniors in a residentcentered environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills
  • Ability to operate a mechanical lift, whirlpool bath, wheelchair, geriatric chair, stretcher, commodes, lounge chair & other equipment required to provide resident care.
  • COVID19 vaccination (2 doses)

Required knowledge

  • Experience with dementia care in a secure environment
  • Completed Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
  • Ability to manage responsive behaviours
  • Proficient in Point of Care (POC), or other documentation software
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
  • Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

Job Types
:
Full-time, Part-time
Schedule
:8-hour Shift: Days, Evening, Nights and Weekend availability

  • Work location
    :One Location

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


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ottawa, ON K1S 5A7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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