Personal Support Worker - Exeter, Canada - Comfort of Living

Comfort of Living

Verified Company

Exeter, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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PSW
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Qualifications_:_

Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset.
Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.
Good physical and mental health and free from communicable disease.
Certified in CPR and First Aid.
Good understanding of the nursing process.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures.
Must have PSW certification.

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Physical Demands:_

Standing for long periods of time.
Walking short distances and up/down staircases.
Typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently.
Pulling/pushing/lifting to open and/or relocate binders, carts, etc. up to 10lbs.
Bending, kneeling, providing walking support for residents in the provision of resident care where required.
Dexterity required to open pouches/blister packs, insert test strips into glucometers, etc (as applicable.
Reading/seeing documentation both in paper format and on a computer screen.
Hearing differences in phone ring tones and/or in fire system horns or alerts for emergency response purposes.
Speaking/communicating with individuals.

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Job Description:
Resident Care_

Notifies the Director of Care of any resident and/or family concerns.
Attends and actively participates in daily communication meetings
Provides feedback in the assessment of every resident and in the development of the Plan of Care.
Answers call bells when necessary.
Observe and report any resident changes in condition
Complete nursing documentation if applicable as per residence policies and guidelines.
Deals courteously with staff, residents, resident families and visitors.
Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
Strives to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident's unique communication patterns, history and basic human needs.
Assist with monthly blood pressures and weights as assigned.
Provide emergency first aid/nursing care until appropriate medical care is available.
Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required.
Assist with any other duties as directed by the Director of Care.

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Job Description:
Risk Management and General Safety_

Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire safety procedures including extinguishers (as applicable), SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Reports all accidents/incidents immediately.
Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
Complies with all infection control techniques, placement of biohazard containers and removal techniques, procedures and policies.
Participates in Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures.

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Job Description:
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