Personal Support Workers (PSW), Job offer in Port Hope, Ontario

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Assists with meal service and provides assistance as required.
• Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• 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)
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
• 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.