Personal Support Worker - Ottawa, Canada - The Glebe Centre

The Glebe Centre

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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, appetite 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.

Minimum Requirements:

Personal Support Worker 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)

Desirable Qualities: