PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER at Southbridge Healthcare LP

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care, Emotional Support, Communication, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Resident Care, Documentation, Palliative Care, Safety Procedures, Infection Control, Activity Participation, Ambulation Assistance, Feeding Assistance, Grooming Assistance, Care Planning, Empathy, Quality Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Personal Support Worker Position: Personal Support Worker, Part-time Home: Heartwood Long-Term Care Location: Cornwall, ON Southbridge Care Homes is currently looking to add a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Personal Support Worker (PSW) to our amazing team at Heartwood Long-Term Care. This is a meaningful opportunity to support our residents with daily living activities while helping to ensure their comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. Reporting to the Director of Care, the PSW is an essential member of the care team, providing direct personal care and emotional support to residents in accordance with individualized care plans and in alignment with Long-Term Care standards, Southbridge policies, and best practices in resident-centered care. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with seniors and committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive home environment. 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) Experience in long-term care an asset 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. Interested applicants should send their resume here at sngenda@southbridgecare.com. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides direct personal care and emotional support to residents, assisting with daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, and grooming. They also encourage participation in activity programs and adhere to care plans and safety protocols.