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Personal Support Worker (PSW), Job offer in St. Catharines, Ontario

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Director of Care the PSW is responsible for providing a comfortable, safe and enjoyable experience for our residents

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Completing all aspects of resident care as outlined in the Care plan and/or as assigned
  • Transporting residents to and from their suites
  • Recreational activities
  • Activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing and bathing
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Mobility and transfers
  • Light household duties such as cleaning, laundry and washing dishes
  • Provision of special functions that have been taught, with respect to the client by a regulated health professional.
  • Reporting changes in client behaviour and condition
  • Continuously follow the principles of “good customer service.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with team, residents and families as well as external community resources.
  • Demonstrate sound organizational skills and attention to detail.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Use both hands and feet on a regular basis to perform physical assisting duties.
  • Bend, kneel, and work with arms raised for periods of time.
  • Walk and stand on a variety of surfaces for at least 4 hrs. per day.
  • Climb stairs, operate elevators, lift luggage and move small equipment and furniture.

WHO YOU ARE:

  • Graduate of a recognized (accredited) P.S.W. certificate program.
  • Experienced in retirement living, geriatric, rehabilitation or long term care.
  • Solid English communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
  • Must be able to provide a police check with vulnerable sector screen upon hire
  • Must be able to provide a record of immunization for TB test upon hire
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