Personal Support Worker - Kingston, Canada - Extendicare

Extendicare

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW)

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.

As a valued member of our PSW team, you will provide direct care to residents in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines.

The Behavioral Support Unit (BSU) is an integral part of the continuum of care to enhance the quality of life for the residents who are living with responsive behaviors and to provide support families with compassion and understanding during their stay on the BSU.

This position is for our Extendicare Kingston home, located in Kingston Ontario.

Available opportunities include:
Permanent Full-Time (11am-7pm)

What you'll be doing

Provides residentcentred focused, culturally appropriate care
Understands residents and families' needs
Protects resident's rights and advocacy role for the resident and families
Understands and commitments to the BSU Model of Care and the principles of the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO)
Develops therapeutic relationships with residents and families
Implements best practice in dementia, delirium and mental health conditions based on scope of practice
Demonstrates troubleshooting and problemsolving approaches relative to the situation within the scope of practice and reports to the registered staff and leadership team
Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities
Assists with the development of activity programs with interdisciplinary team and participates in activities with residents
Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.
Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.
Other duties as assigned

What you bring

Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time)
Experience in longterm care required
Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
Capable and physically able to perform duties as assigned
Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Vulnerable Sector Screening is required
Demonstrates knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, other neurological conditions, and those who experience an acute behavioural change
Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach, U-First and DementiAbility is preferred
Demonstrates enthusiasm, flexibility and ability to cope with change
Demonstrates effectiveness as a team member through collaboration, respect and effective communication skills in interacting with residents, families and other members of the interprofessional care teams, including community and primary care team members

What you'll get

Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning and growth opportunities
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
Employee Perks and Recognition Programs
Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.

Through our network of more than 100 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada.

Our qualified and highly trained workforce of more than 20,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type:
Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendi