PSW Non-Union

at  Sienna Senior Living

JOB SUMMARY:

The Personal Support Worker is accountable for the provision of support with activities of daily living to the residents and performs other transferred functions i.e. medication administration as assigned. This role may also assist with dining service, recreation program support and common area housekeeping and laundry in varying locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of Personal Service Worker certificate program.
• Successful completion of Medication Administration training program provided

on site and successful ongoing quarterly evaluation of competencies.

• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.
• Current CPR training.
• Previous experience with medication administration an asset. Experience

working with seniors and knowledge of the aging process.
For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process

policies and procedures and legislative requirements.

• Administers medications as prescribed and observes changes in condition an

• Maintains resident records and required documentation in accordance with

policies and procedures and legislative requirements.

• Administers medications as prescribed and observes changes in condition and

reports them to the Director of Wellness.

• Reports incidents/near misses, illness or problems with the residents to the

Director of Wellness/General Manager.

• Provides guidance to the Guest Attendants to ensure that care assignments are

completed and that changes in the residents’ needs are reported to the

Director of Wellness.

• Maintains a clean, safe environment for the residents utilizing infection control

principles.

• Performs other duties as assigned.