Personal Support Worker Long Term Care Local Agency - Peterborough, Canada - Hero Care

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Peterborough, Canada

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ROLE:
Personal Support Worker | Long Term Care | Local Agency Contract | Kawartha Lakes, ON
$30/HR

Casual Agency Contract

Shift Pick Up

Must have OPSWA membership

ASAP Start Date


AGENCY CONTRACT THROUGH HERO CARE


HERO CARE has a proven track record in providing our contract/travel nurses with a variety of exciting, positive and unique working experiences.

Our team is now expanding our staffing services to provide contracts to Registered Nurses across Canada


QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:

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1 YEAR MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AS A Personal Support Worker:

  • Must be ability to operate under pressured under a moments notice
  • Vulnerable Sector Screen renewed within the year
  • Professional Liability Insurance

SKILLS & ABILITY:


  • Overall competency in working under pressure
  • Experience in providing general care and support
  • Knowledge of home care services
  • Proficient in communication
    BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Following the care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client's behaviour to the appropriate registered member of the healthcare team.
  • Working under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
  • Perform tasks delegated to them (only if they are trained to perform the delegated task)
  • Assisting with ambulation, positioning, and transferring using mechanical lifts such as a Hoyer lift.
  • Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing, and perineal care.
  • Assisting with eating, dressing, and grooming.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:


  • Assisting nursing staff by answering call bells (In Hospitals and Long-Term care homes)
  • Performing sitter duty or patient watch for confused patients in clinical care settings.
  • Computer or paper documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and other findings.
  • Reporting behavioural and clinical changes to a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Resource Nurse, or Manager.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must comply with:

  • Human Resource, Corporation, and Department Policies
  • Must provide satisfactory vulnerable sector check
  • Must have relevant experience and education/certification
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