Personal Support Worker, Job offer in Lindsay, Ontario

Hours of Work

3 Part time positions available

Position 1 - 6:45-2:30 - 29 hrs biweekly ; Position 2 - 4:45-8 - 6.5 hrs biweekly ; Position 3 - 4:45-8 - 13 hrs biweekly

Must be available to work a variety of shifts.

Requirements:

• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Certified in CPR and First Aid required
• Current TB testing
• Current criminal reference check including vulnerable sector screen

Qualifications:

• Experience in retirement home or long term care setting preferred
• Exhibits caring and compassion while working with residents.
• Required to provide Police Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire
• Knowledge of medication administration would be an asset.
• Required to complete Orientation and all ORCA and in house training courses.
• Must be flexible to work day, evening, night and weekend shifts
• Ability to prioritize, demonstrate flexibility and understanding.
• Ensure that all decisions and actions are responsible and in the resident’s best interest.
• Speaks and writes English well.

Responsibilities:

• Performs those functions which provide for the support and care of residents with an acceptable standard of skill, with a sense of responsibility and respect for privacy and dignity.
• Assists in the process of observing, reporting and documenting the changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition.
• Implement the plans of care for assigned residents as outlined by the Director of Care, and provides input into care plans.
• Documents as per the home’s policies.
• Promotes comfort and safety for the residents.
• Promotes independence and wellness.
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families and staff of other departments, using the appropriate lines of communication.

 In addition to a competitive wage, you will find Greenwood offers thoughtful employee perks; from employee discount programs & team building fun to opportunities for education and growth.