Personal Support Worker - St. Thomas, Canada - County of Elgin

County of Elgin

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St. Thomas, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Elgin Manor "the home where the heart is"

Elgin Manor is a 90 bed long-term care facility located in the Township of Southwold just minutes outside of St.

Thomas, Ontario south of London, Ontario. Events, entertainment and large group programs are celebrated in our Town Square, library and resident and family dining room.

Recreation rooms, sitting areas and television lounges are available in each home area to enhance programming, socialization and visits from family and friends.

Relax and enjoy our spectacular stone fireplace or browse in the Country Store.

Elgin Manor hosts many outdoor gardens patio areas and walkways in a tranquil rural setting in the heart of beautiful Elgin County.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Personal Support Worker is responsible for the provision of care and attention to the personal needs of all residents of the Home in accordance with established routine procedures.

The Personal Support Worker will perform the following list of duties as well as any additional duties the supervisor assigns.

SUMMARY OF WORK PERFORMED:

Gives assistance to any resident that requires help to get up or be put to bed.
Assists residents to the washroom, dining room, etc.
Serves meals in bed care and special/resident care.
Strips and makes beds as necessary.
Sets tables.
Bathes residents (i.e. cutting toe and finger nails).
Performs minor treatments; provides Peri-care.
Writes daily reports and reads previous reports (computer).
Completes daily records at the end of each shift (computer).
Prepares and serves H.S. lunch.
Sets out and collects bedpans and sterilizes them.
Empties laundry carts.
Answers call lights / bells and periodically checks on residents.
Washes geriatric chairs and wheelchairs weekly.
Participates in reality classes in special care.
Cleans sinks in kitchenettes.
Ensures residents' rooms are tidy (i.e. removing dirty clothing, putting out clean clothing in the A.M.).
Assists residents in cleaning teeth and dentures.
Sets out face cloths and towels as required.
Orders residents' trays when necessary.
Complies with fire and safety regulations in the Home.
Moves residents from one room to another when they transfer.
Performs other duties as required.
Works in a manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by the County of Elgin and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
Advises immediate supervisor of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health and safety of a worker of which he/she is aware.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a Personal Support Worker program from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Must be willing to further their training of the Personal Support Worker field through in-services, etc.
Up to date knowledge regarding Health & Safety Procedures/Policies.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must be available and willing to work scheduled shifts, call-ins, weekends, evenings, and nights - seven (7) days a week.

Successful completion of a police record check with vulnerable sector clearance (completed within the past 6 months)

Satisfactory TB documentation (completed within the past 12 months)

$3/hour Minsitry wage enhancement is in addition to the posted hourly wage.

BENEFITS & VACATION

Will receive 14% in-lieu of benefits paid every pay, however, if enrolled in the OMERS pension plan, your in-lieu of benefits will reduce to 9%

4% vacation pay, paid every pay

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
$25.82-$26.22 per hour

Work Location:
In person