PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS (Part-Time) - Extendicare Tri-Town Requisition # 2089048 Job Location Canada-Ontario-Haileybury Job Stream Medical/Healthcare~ Job Type Permanent, Part-Time Number of Positions Open 1 Start Date of Employment ASAP Posting Date 14-Jan-2015 Travel Required Not Required Educational Requirements College Diploma Languages Required English Job Description PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS (Part-Time) - Extendicare Tri-Town Personal Support Workers (PSW) are invited to apply for part-time positions to work at our 60-bed long-term care home located in Haileybury, Ontario. Under the direction of the Registered Staff , the PSW provides direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines. RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming. Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities. Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required. Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care. Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control. Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care. Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans. QUALIFICATIONS: Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time) Nursing Experience in long-term care required Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English. CLOSING DATE Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence no later than January 31, 2015 to the attention of: Marcy Farrow Administrator/DOC Box 999 Haileybury, On P0J 1K0 cnh_tritown@extendicare
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 04:20:05 +0000