We're Looking for Personal Support Workers to Join Our Team at Castle Peak Retirement Residence located at 56 Douglas Drive Bracebridge, ON P1L 0B9, Canada.
No of Position: 2
Job Duties:
· Supply and empty bed pans.
· Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
· Serve meal trays and feed residents.
· Maintain inventory of supplies.
· Transport residents in wheelchair or stretcher.
· Answer call signals to determine residents’ needs.
· Performs personal care and selected nursing measures to promote the comfort and safety of the residents under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
· Participates in the overall activation process developed by the facility to promote the well-being of each resident.
· Attends the care conferences as requested by the Director of Care/designate to assist in the formulation of a comprehensive plan of care for each resident.
· Observes and promptly reports changes in a resident’s physical and emotional condition.
· Maintains accurate documentation, according to established policies, reflecting each resident’s condition, care, and treatments.
· Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, residents’ families, and visitors.
· Directs all inquiries regarding residents’ care and conditions to the Charge Nurse.
· Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
· Is aware of the Resident Rights and Responsibilities and endeavors to respect and promote it.
· Assists in maintaining a tidy and clean environment.
· Attending staff meetings as required - to know changes in the facility that have taken place and update knowledge in better caring for the residents.
· Reports all accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
· Shares responsibility for the care of supplies and equipment as well as the personal belongings of the residents.
· Attends in-service programs to better care for the residents.
· Performs other related duties as related to patient care and comfort, personal care requested by the Director of Care/designate.
· Knowledge of home care services, both private pay and government funded.
Prerequisites:
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma in related field
Experience & Skills: Experience will be an asset, if needed we will train
Language: English
Genuine interest in and concern for seniors.
Proficient in oral and written communication and computer documentation
Experience in long-term care or retirement home desirable.
Maturity and good physical and mental health.
WORKING CONDITION:
· Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances during work period.
· Lifting alone, maximum 40 lbs. (5-25 lbs. usual) as an essential job function.
· Lifting with assistance, maximum 160 lbs. (100-200 lbs. usual) as an essential job function.
· Pushing/pulling, using wheeled equipment such as carts and trolleys, maximum 100 lbs. (20-50 lbs. usual) as an essential job function.
· Stretching/reaching on a regular frequency throughout the shift as an essential job function.
· Walking, with possible some upstairs walking, up to 3 hours maximum, (1-2 hours usual) as an essential job function.
· Standing, for lengths of time, up to 3 hours maximum (1-2 hours usual) as an essential job function.
· Bending/stooping on a regular frequency throughout the shift, as an essential job function.
· Crouching/kneeling on an irregular frequency throughout the shift, as a non-essential job function.
· Carries/transports objects of various sizes, up to a maximum of 25 lbs. (5-15 lbs. usual) as an essential job function.
· Must be able to perform turning, stooping, bending, stretching, and lifting to assist residents in care requirements and other related duties.
· Must be able to move and lift equipment and supplies of various sizes and weights.
· Must have visual and hearing acuity to recognize the need of assistance required by residents.
Hourly Rate: $ 22.50 per Hour for 30 to 40 Hours per week
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Terms of Employment: Fulltime and permanent
Benefits:
Health Benefits: Dental Plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits
Financial Benefits: Group Insurance, RRSP
Other Benefits: Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer , On-site amenities, Team building opportunities
How to apply
By email
castlepeakfieldgate@gmail.com
In person
56 Douglas DriveBracebridge, ON P1L 0B9 Between 09:00 AM and 08:30 PM
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
Cover letter
References attesting experience
Proof of the requested certifications
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?