Personal Support Worker Long Term Care Local Agency - Ottawa, Canada - Hero Care
Description
ROLE:
Personal Support Worker | Long Term Care | Local Agency Contract | Ottawa, ON
$31/HR
Casual/ Pick Up
ASAP Start Date
**Various LTC Locations Available for Pick
- Up within Riverstone Retirement Communities**
AGENCY CONTRACT THROUGH HERO CARE
HERO CARE has a proven track record in providing our contract/travel nurses with a variety of exciting, positive and unique working experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:
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2-3 YEAR MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AS A Personal Support Worker:
- Must be ability to operate under pressured under a moments notice
- Vulnerable Sector Screen renewed within the year
- Professional Liability Insurance OPSWA
SKILLS & ABILITY:
Overall competency in working under pressure
Experience in providing general care and support
Knowledge of home care services-Proficient in communication
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Following the care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client's behaviour to the appropriate registered member of the healthcare team.
- Working under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Perform tasks delegated to them (only if they are trained to perform the delegated task)
- Assisting with ambulation, positioning, and transferring using mechanical lifts such as a Hoyer lift.
- Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing, and perineal care.
- Assisting with eating, dressing, and grooming.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Assisting nursing staff by answering call bells (In Hospitals and Long-Term care homes)
- Performing sitter duty or patient watch for confused patients in clinical care settings.
- Computer or paper documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and other findings.
- Reporting behavioural and clinical changes to a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Resource Nurse, or Manager.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must comply with:
- Human Resource, Corporation, and Department Policies
- Must provide satisfactory vulnerable sector check
- Must have relevant experience and education/certification
We look forward to connecting with you
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