Personal Support Worker - Ottawa, Canada - The Glebe Centre

The Glebe Centre
The Glebe Centre
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Ottawa, Canada

1 month ago

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Position Title:
Personal Support Worker

Department:
Long Term Care

Report to:
Director of Care & Manager of Personal care Nursing

Come join our friendly team at the Glebe Centre We are dedicated caring staff committed to the well being of our residents.

We have over 130 years of experience in helping seniors.

The Glebe Centre is a leading Long-Term Care and Senior Outreach home in Ottawa that serves 254 residents and over 1100 people in the vibrant Ottawa community.

Our team of over 350 employees touches the lives of seniors and their families every day.

Our employees are committed to providing a secure home and meaningful person-centered care with compassion through supportive relationships, enhanced sensitivity, innovation, and dedication to our residents and clients.


  • We offer fulltime, parttime, and casual nursing (PSW) positions.
  • We offer competitive pay, benefits, pension, and employee assistance program.
  • We offer professional learning opportunities.

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, and behaviour in POC.

Assists with meals by serving, feeding and assisting residents at meal times. 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.


Qualification:


  • Personal Support Worker Certificate
  • Ability to speak, read and write English sufficiently to meet the requirements of the job
  • Ability to work with seniors in a residentcentered environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, identify priorities
  • Ability to operate a mechanical lift, whirlpool bath, wheelchair, geriatric chair, stretcher, commodes, lounge chair & other equipment required to provide resident care.
  • Experience with dementia care in a secure environment
  • Completed Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
  • Proficient in Point of Care (POC)
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.



Schedule:
Must be available to work two weekends per month

  • 8 hour shifts
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Position is under CUPE Collective Agreement

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

Education:


  • Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Ottawa, ON K1S 5A7 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Ottawa, ON K1S 5A7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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