Nursing Students - Owen Sound, Canada - County of Grey

County of Grey

Verified Company

Owen Sound, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_Join us and help make a difference in healthcare We are proud to be home to 300+ residents across our three long term care communities. Our team members pride themselves in providing exemplary person-centered quality care. Our Colour It Your Way philosophy is our framework and foundation that guides us to ensuring our residents and team members have a positive and rewarding experience. We are looking for enthusiastic caring individuals who are dedicated and have the desire to be part of a team that enriches the lives of others._

_Come join us and be part of our Colour It Care Team._

Purpose

The Personal Support Worker works under the direction of the RPN and/or RN to provide excellent personal care to residents and is accountable to the PSW Coordinator.

Primary functions include providing care according to the established resident care plan including all components of activities of daily living and supporting participation in recreational and therapeutic activities.

The Personal Support Worker is required to perform their duties in a manner that is consistent with the Core Values of the home that supports the Colour It resident led philosophy of care to ensure resident safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

General

Provide for personal care in accordance with established policy, physicians orders, the resident plan of care and within the scope of practice of a PSW;
Contribute to and follows a plan of care to meet residents assessed need;
Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of personal care delivered;
Demonstrate a professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of nursing care;
Follow all corporate policies and procedures;
Seek direction from the RPN and/or RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice
Observe, reports, records resident conditions and follows care plans as directed by the RN and/or RPN;
Assist in maintaining an environment appropriate to meet residents individualized needs.

Care Coordination

Established job routines for all personal support workers on a daily basis;
Effectively participates in care conferences with the interdisciplinary team providing care to the residents;
Ensures that care provided is documented as required in a timely manner using the assigned documentation tools.

Quality Management

Participates in all aspects of the Quality and Risk management program as it pertains to nursing;
Ensures the collection of clinical indicators within time line on a monthly basis as assigned;
Contributes to the development of recommendations for corrective action to reach corporate mean for clinical indicators;
Maintains personal accountability for completion of monthly audits as assigned.

Financial Accountability

Ensures appropriate utilization of all supplies and equipment.

Human Resources

Participates in an effective orientation, and performance management process in accordance with County of Grey standards for all employees within the nursing department;
Identifies nursing department learning needs and communicates to leadership within the home;
Models positive working relationships with the union and employee representatives;
Actively participates in the annual educational program.

Occupational Health & Safety

Advises supervisor or designate immediately of all staff incidents that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim, any concerns with the physical plant, incidents or injuries and completes required reports;
Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, coworkers, and residents;
Wears personal protective equipment as designated;
Maintains a clean, safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles;
Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations when working different shifts.

Family & Resident Relations

Contributes to positive customer service with residents and families in day to day work;
Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, residents family, visitors and staff in a positive manner.

Ministry of Health Compliance

Contributes to good working relationships with relevant persons within the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC);
Knows MOHLTC legislation, regulation and process;
Contributes to the implementation of processes and systems to ensure compliance to all standards on an ongoing basis.

Additional Skills for Personal Support Workers

Working Conditions

Modern facility, temperature controlled, smoke free environment;
Hours of work include scheduled shifts and callins, and may include day, evening, night shifts, weekdays and weekends. There is a requirement to work statutory holidays;
Work is in a homelike medical care area and requires interaction with residents and their families. The workplace is fast