Personal Support Worker, Casual, Rotary Hospice - Stratford, Canada - Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice

Stratford Perth Rotary Hospice

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Stratford, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ROTARY HOSPICE STRATFORD PERTH (HOSPICE CARE AVON MAITLAND)

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION:

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Casual Position - 12hr shifts
:
As a member of the interprofessional collaborative team, the PSW is responsible for the delivery of quality care to residents and families, implementing plans of care to provide emotional, social, spiritual, and personal support that reflects the needs of each resident in a home
- like hospice setting.

REPORTS TO:
Director of Resident Care (DRC)

DATE REQUIRED:
Position will remain posted until filled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a PSW certificate with a recognized program
Current BLS certification
Completion of established palliative care courses such as Fundamentals and Applied Palliative Practice Skills. (APPS)
Willing to train suitable applicants.

EXPERIENCE:

12 years of recent palliative care experience; experience in a hospice residence setting or a palliative unit/community assignment preferred

REQUIREMENTS:

Two Step TB test and Vulnerable Sector Check

ABILITIES:

Carry out plans of care that ensures the wellbeing, safety and comfort of the resident.
Assist with duties related to the admission/discharge of a

resident as directed by the nursing team.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
Utilize observation, communication, and physical assessment skills to recognize, respond to and report changes in Resident need to the nursing team.
Seek out opportunities to spend time with Residents and Caregivers to support their emotional, social and spiritual needs.