Personal Support Worker - Long Term Care (Casual)

CUPE Job Posting

Position:

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Job Posting #

C/26-44

Department:

Long Term Care (LTC)

Employment Type:

Casual

Shifts:

8hr/12hr/other Shifts

Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Holidays

Must be available to work all shifts

Rate of Pay:

$31.63 - $32.31

Vacancy Status

Existing

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse, or other regulated health care professional, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) performs assigned functions as unregulated care providers, that support the health care team in assisting residents in activities of daily living, and supports the effective operations of resident care areas. The PSW shall provide resident care consistent with the unit specific duties and statement of limitations of the PSW classification and in accordance with all SJHCG policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

· Performs all duties in accordance with the Mission Statement and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Health Centre as adopted from the Ministry of Long-Term Care guidelines.

· The Helping Role

o preserving the personhood of residents

o encountering residents in a caring way

o maximizing the individual’s participation and control

o providing comfort and communication through touch

o encouraging and supporting individuals’ families to participate in care

· The Provision of Resident Care

o assisting with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, hair care, mouth care, nail care, and shaving)

o assisting with nutrition (providing fluids and nourishments as required, meal set up, assistance with feeding, and reporting of intake)

o assisting with urinary and bowel elimination (toileting, utilizing continence products, emptying of urinary and colostomy drainage bags, and reporting of output)

o promoting comfort by assisting with positioning, mobility, and ambulation as per care plan (positioning and turning of residents; using mechanical lifts appropriately; and reporting of any changes)

o promoting skin integrity (providing good skin care through washing, positioning, and turning of residents; ensuring that environment is safe of obstacles to prevent injuries; and reporting any changes in skin integrity). Immediately correcting if possible and reporting any situations that can or will effect the health and safety of the resident.

o assisting with passive and active range of motion exercises when appropriate

o facilitating appropriate rest and socialization

· Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Interpersonal Relationships

o demonstrating enthusiasm for working with older adults and their families

o developing and preserving therapeutic PSW/resident relationships while maintaining boundaries

o developing and preserving collaborative relationships among members of the health care team

o developing and preserving collaborative relationships with other programs/departments

· Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices

o contributing to the quality of working life of peers and colleagues

o improving the quality of life of residents through the ‘enhanced living model’ of practice

o learning and using new concepts and approaches in the care of older adults

o participating in improving the care provided to older adults

o consulting with peers and other health providers in approaches in the care of older adults

o contributing to and utilizing the established plan of care for the residents

· Maintaining Professionalism and Work Role Competencies

o attending and participating in educational in-services

o showing an interest in profession by projecting a competent, professional image through attitudes, actions, and appearance

o demonstrating professionalism by being dependable in attendance and punctuality

o providing services in a caring, respectful, and cost effective manner

o participating in research and continuous quality improvement activities for improving the care provided to older adults

o recording documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures

Qualifications & Experience

· Personal Support Worker certificate or diploma that meets program requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board

· Experience in long term care preferred

· Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills

· Current CPR certification preferred.

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize required.

· Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative environment required.

· Ability to accept direction and work independently required.

· Knowledge of general persuasive approach preferred. Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) in Dementia Care - Centre for Resilience, Learning & Growth

Application Instructions:

To apply to this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting how your skills, experience and strengths meet the requirements of this role and support the values of St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph here: External Opportunities - St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph

Disclaimers

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or select applicants for this position.

Recruitment Process Integrity:

To support fairness, confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindly asked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record, transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of the recruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.