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Personal Support Workers (PSW) are invited to apply for Part-Time positions, to work at West Park Health Centre, a 69-bed long-term care home, located in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Under the direction of the Director of Care, the PSW will provide direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfill the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines.

Responsibilities

• Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.
• Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.
• Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
• Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.
• Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 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 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.
• Strong leadership skills and participation in the change of work flow process.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
• Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents

Interested applicants should send their resume here. 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.

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