Personal Support Worker
Contract- 37.5hrs week – $18.50/hr, Canada
We are looking to hire Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join our Transitions team – this is an exciting opportunity to be at the front-line of health care innovation in Canada.
Job Description
- Provision of comprehensive care in an interdisciplinary team
- Provide continuous and comprehensive support to your team in the delivery of care for your clients
- Maintains effective relationships/communication and works collaboratively with other disciplines to implement interdisciplinary care plans within your role
- Participate in regular interdisciplinary team communication (e.g. huddle, rounds, status updates)
- Uses communication tools to effectively communicate changes in the client’s condition to the primary care lead/clinician and other members of the care team as required
- Assists clients in the activities of personal care, instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) functional mobility and other activities outlined in the client’s care plan.
- Provision of delegated acts/treatments as part of the interdisciplinary team and within the role of an unregulated care provider
- Provide care with clients and families adhering to SE Health’s policies and procedures as adopted from Ministry of Health Guidelines
- Proactively identifies, promotes and seeks to improve client safety as part of their everyday work
Requirements
- A PSW Certificate is required
- One year of relevant experience is preferred
- Community experience is an asset.
- Vulnerable sector check (current).
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate is required
- A knowledge of household management skills is required
- A working knowledge of assistive aids is required
- Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and exercise good judgement is required
- Ability to lift up to 25 kilograms may be required
- Ability to perform lifting and bending in awkward positions when assisting clients may be required
- Ability to use communication tools is required
- Demonstrated skills working independently and in a team environment
- A vehicle and valid driver’s license and the ability to travel
- Available for shifts and visiting clients in there homes
Job Type:
Contract- 37.5hrs week
Pay rate:
$18.50/hr
Job Location:
Different Locations
Education:
- A PSW Certificate (PSW roles), a Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (nursing roles) or a Current Registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (nursing roles)
- An up-to-date Immunization record (including TB test)
- A valid driver’s license and vehicle (travel required)
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