Full Time Personal Support Worker - Almonte, Canada - Orchard View

Orchard View

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Almonte, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

PSW/HSW (Full-time)
Orchard View by the Mississippi is a privately owned retirement residence nestled in the beautiful town of Almonte.

At Orchard View, we care for seniors with different levels of ability, ranging from assisted living to memory care through to end of life.

Job Summary
We are looking for mature, reliable, passionate individuals to join our team as PSW/HSW's. If you love working with people and enjoy providing high quality care to residents, then this is the position for you

Shifts Available include:

Day Shifts 6am2pm
Evening Shifts 2pm10pm

Job Requirements:

Reporting to the Director of Care, the PSW/HSW plays a supportive role in the Nursing department by providing assistance to residents with all daily living activities including personal care, dining, activities, light housekeeping and socialization.

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Key Responsibilities_

Follow the care plan and assist residents with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily activities
Observe residents care and report any changes in health condition
Escalate any medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate
Respond to resident and family concerns as directed
Maintain confidential resident information
Assist with residents' move in and transfers when required
Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications_

12 years experience providing personal care preferred
Ability to work with cognitively impaired residents
Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Must be a Team player who is respectful of others
Strength to perform tasks that are necessary for the position such as lifting/transferring residents
Possess current CPR and First Aid certification
Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check Police Check
Must have a 2 step TB test completed
Must be eligible to work in Canada

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Required Characteristics_

Compassion, Common Sense and Empathy required
Demonstrates a positive, flexible attitude

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Assets_

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) training
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training
Relevant certifications related to Supporting Persons with Responsive Behaviours
Orchard View by the Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$22.00 per hour

Schedule: