Personal Support worker – nursing care (NOC 33102)
peopleCare Communities Inc. DBA PeopleCare Tavistock www.peoplecare.ca
THE ROLE
As a member of the peopleCare team, the Personal Support Worker works under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse while providing personal care to residents in assigned areas in accordance with individual resident care plans.
Job details
· Location: PeopleCare Tavistock, 32 William Street, South, Tavistock, Ontario. N0B2R0
· Salary: this is a unionized position. Wage is paid as per the union agreement. The hourly rate for this position will be, at the start $25.51, after 6 months $26.16, after completing a one-year service (1800 hours) $26.95 and after completing two-years (3600 hours) $27.61. After 3 years $28.19 per hour. (Subject to any changes as per the Collective Bargaining agreement). Additional government supplements $3 is included in this rate till further notice.
· Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time (minimum of 60 hours per Bi-weekly).
Candidates must be available to work any assigned shift including Day, Early Morning, Morning, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holidays. you shall be entitled to evening, nightshift and/or weekend premium.
· Start date: Starts as soon as possible
· Benefits: Benefits are applicable as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement which includes life, dental plan, Health care plan, vision care, medical benefits etc. You shall be entitled for Uniform allowance.
· 15 vacancies
Languages: English
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a related program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
Experience: Experience in Long-Term care considered an asset. Candidates with no experience but has successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board will be considered.
Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged
Job duties and Responsibilities:
Reports to: Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse.
· Provides personal care and companionship to promote the comfort and safety of residents. Some typical activities include bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, dressing/undressing, grooming, shaving, nail and hair care.
· Provide physical assistance to residents as required such as weigh, lift, turn and position and Observer or monitor residents with disabilities.
· Performs selected procedures such as administering enemas and suppositories, collecting specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum and recording vital signs and reports all findings to registered staff.
· Assists with meal service to residents including menu selection, serve meals and provide feeding assistance as required.
· Assists in the maintenance of a clean, safe environment. Some typical activities include making beds and maintain rooms, cleaning bedside units, collecting/bagging soiled linen for dispatch to laundry, sorting and storing clean linen, emptying bedpans and removal of unsafe objects etc.
· Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and problems related to resident care.
· Assists in providing restorative care for residents, assists with ambulation, nutritional needs (including feeding assistance), and palliative care.
· Encourages participation in life enrichment programs by preparing residents for and assisting them to and from activities.
· Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
· Provide emotional/social support for residents.
· Assist in the maintenance and proper care of nursing equipment, operating in a way not to endanger anyone.
· Documents resident care activities in accordance with the home’s policy using software such as PCC.
· Administer in emergency situations, first aid to injured or ill individuals within the scope of competencies.
· Inform the manager when inventory or supplies are needed.
· Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.
· Compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
· Compliance with peopleCare policies and procedures.
· Any other duties as assigned.
** residents may be seniors or persons with disabilities living in retirement/ long term care facility.
Credentials (Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses):
· Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
· CPR Certificate.
· First Aid certificate.
· Food Handler Certification.
· Nursing Aide Certificate OR Health Care Aide Certificate OR Personal Support Worker Certificate.
Security and safety: Criminal record check, Immunization records, Vulnerable sector check, Tuberculosis test, Reference required.
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
Personal suitability: Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Reliability, Team player, Patience, values, Ethics and Empathy. problem solving and critical thinking. Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties. Strong communication skills.
How to apply
By email: tavistock-hiring@peoplecare.ca
By mail: PeopleCare Tavistock, 32 William St. South, Tavistock, Ontario. N0B2R0
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
· Proof of the requested certifications
· Letter of recommendation
· Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
· Cover letter
· References attesting experience