Personal Support Worker Ltc Agency Contract Casual - Markham, Canada - Hero Care
Description
ROLE:
Personal Support Worker - Long Term Care | Agency Contract |
Casual contract
- ON-GOING
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.
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:
- PSW Certification In Good Standing
- Current CPR
- Minimum 1 year experience
- Vulnerable Sector Screen renewed within the year
- Professional Liability Insurance OPSWA
SKILLS & ABILITY:
- Medical knowledge
- Patience
- Compassion
- Kindness
- Critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of infection control practices
- Observational skills
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
- Communication skills
- Empathy
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans and manages patient/client care according to each patient's needs.
- Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
- Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
- Provides routine care for patients.
- Observes patients' health.
- Accompanies patients to their rooms.
- Assists physicians and registered nurses.
- Communicates with patients and their families.
- Administers medications.
- Assists with patient comfort.
- Monitor catheters.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Admitting new residents
- Assisting physicians during rounds of residents' rooms
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must comply with:
- Human Resource, Corporation, and Department Policies
- Must provide satisfactory vulnerable sector check
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