Casual Psw/ucp - London, Canada - Inspirit Residences

Inspirit Residences

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Key Responsibilities:

To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
Answer callbells
To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Inspirit forms or tools;
To 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 supervisor;
To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
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 supervisor;
To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
To observe & report to the Lead Nurse/Supervisor any concerns regarding client's safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & 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 uphold and promote the Inspirit's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity
Cleaning of common areas and laundry

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 600 hours in Ontario or Alberta of theory & practicum)
Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
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 required
Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients
Personal Support Worker certificate
Must be a graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course or equivalent
Experience in working with seniors in a health care facility
Good physical and mental health
Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position
Demonstrates maturity and tactfulness
Must be able to communicate verbally in English including written documentation and comprehension
UCP certification
CPR
Has an acceptable standard of behavior and appearance
Genuine interest in and concern for resident
Demonstrates good customer service
Up to date and completion of all immunizations
Present a clean Vulnerable Sector History Search