Behavioural Support (Bso) - Personal Support Worker, Full-Time, Behavioural Support

Job Code: 8336

Status: Full Time

Location: Providence Manor

Union: LiUNA

Wage: $22.37 - $ 23.36

Posting Period: July 13, 2023 - July 19, 2023

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is part of an interdisciplinary team providing direct care, intervention, and support to older adults living in Providence Manor (LTCH).

Residents include those who are demonstrating responsive behaviours associated with the various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, or other neurological conditions.

The PSW provides resident care to a group of residents under the direction of the BSO ADOC. Working in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and Registered Practical Nurse, the PSW will enhance the quality of life for residents by participating in the assessment of responsive behaviours; identifying triggers and successful strategies for responsive behaviours assisting and modeling of these strategies in collaboration with staff. The PSWs work is conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care Centre.

Qualifications And Experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Satisfactory criminal-record and vulnerable-sector screens
• Prior experience with older residents in long-term care settings– minimum two years preferred
• Certification as a Personal Support Worker as per the requirements of the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Regulations
• Ability to work effectively with others on an inter-professional care team
• GPA, U-First & DementiAbility.
• Experience with quality-improvement processes an asset

Position Duties And Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison and resident advocate among those involved in the resident’s care, including team members, family, caregivers, medical, and other healthcare providers
• Direct care responsibilities may include but are not limited to: personal hygiene; fluid and nutrition intake and monitoring; reporting observed responses to pain-management regimen; bowel and bladder care; exercise; positioning and ambulation and ensuring the safety and comfort needs of assigned residents.
• Works collaboratively with other Behavioural Support Services operated by the Behaviour Seniors Mental Health Outreach Team and Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant; and/or the Royal Ottawa Outreach in LLG, and other key staff
• Develops therapeutic relationships with residents, families and care providers using a Person-Centred approach
• Accepts direction from the team RN or ADOC regarding priority setting, collaborative care plans, and scheduling of resident visits. Collaboratively works with RN/Behaviour team offering suggestions for development of the resident care plans, with special emphasis on strategies falling within duties to manage responsive behaviours
• Provides person centred care to resident and assists with activities of daily living, as directed by the team RN or the RPN or in collaboration with LTCH (ADOC).

Why Work At Providence Manor

• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Located in downtown Kingston
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans