Hiring Personal Support Workers in Kitchener - First Light Home Care Canada
2 weeks ago
Description
Key Responsibilities- adhere to the plan of care as determined by the Director of Health & Wellness
- assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living
- To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to Director of Health & Wellness
- To escalate medical emergencies to Director of Health & Wellness or emergency medical services as appropriate
- To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
- To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities
- To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family
- To maintain resident/client information confidentiality
- To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to Director of Health & Wellness
- To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment
- To observe & report to the Director of Health & wellness any concerns regarding client's safety including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by Director of Health & wellness & advocate on client's behalf to ensure client's safety is maintained
- To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed
- To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills
- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
- To complete other duties as assigned
- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
- Collaborate with other departments
- Adhere to established policies and procedures of the Retirement Home, RHRA, Public Health
- To attend inservice training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents
- To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place
Qualifications:
- Graduate of Personal Support Worker program preferred
- Experience working with seniors in LTC or Retirement Home
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
- Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
- Must be able to provide a negative TB result
Job Types:
Part-time, Casual
COVID-19 considerations:
Social Distancing in place, staff to wear surgical mask throughout their shift, COVID screening and testing place.
Job Types:
Part-time, Casual
Salary:
$19.00-$23.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location:
In person
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: per week
Salary:
$19.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON N2N 2A8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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