Personal Support Worker - Ottawa, Canada - Unitarian House of Ottawa

Unitarian House of Ottawa
Unitarian House of Ottawa
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Ottawa, Canada

4 weeks ago

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_Personal Support Worker _
We are looking for dynamic, caring, hardworking Personal Support Workers to join our team

This is a part-time position averaging 25-30 hours per week and qualifies for our health & dental benefit program.

Unitarian House is a Not-For-Profit Retirement Home with 45 suites. Our cozy homelike environment allows us to build strong relationships with our residents.

  • Following a care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client's behavior to the appropriate registered member of the healthcare team.
  • Performing tasks delegated to them (only if they are trained to perform the delegated task)
  • Assisting with ambulation, positioning and transferring of residents.
  • Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing and perineal care.
  • Assisting with eating, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisting nursing staff by answering call bells
  • Computer or paper documentation
  • Reporting behavioral and clinical changes to a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Resource Nurse or Manager.
  • Self actualization by helping patient/resident/client to reach maximum potential.
Additionally, PSWs are required to possess a skill set of abilities that will enable them to perform their job.


These abilities include:

  • Overall competency in working under pressure
  • Experience in providing general care and support
  • Knowledge of home care services
  • Proficient in written communication
  • Proficient in oral communication
Certification as a Personal Support Worker is required.
Vulnerable Sector Check/Clear Criminal record is required.
Two step TB Test/Clear chest x-ray required.


COVID-19 precaution(s):

  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Plastic shield at work stations
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work remotely

  • No

Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
$17.23-$17.79 per hour


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Mandatory Covid rapid testing 2 times per week, conducted on site. All PPE provided by employer. Under provincial regulations, all new hires must be fully vaccinated, with their 3rd dose booster, against COVID-19


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Geriatric Support Care: 1 year (required)


Language:


  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate? (required)

Work Location:
One location
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