Description
Job Code: 15336
Status: Part Time
Location: Providence Manor
Union: LiUNA
Wage: $23.04-$24.06
Posting Period: January 10, 2025 - January 16, 2025
Ontario Health: Return of Service Incentive – Available to eligible PSW’s offered through Ontario Health
- $10,000 to recent PSW graduates in exchange for a 12-month commitment to work at Providence Manor.
- $5,000 to recent PSW graduates in exchange for a 6-month commitment to work at Providence Manor.
- Eligibility criteria available at Health Force Ontario PSW Incentive
- For further information, please reach out to our Recruitment Team by calling 613-544-4900 ext. 53450 or by email at work@providencecare.ca.
The Personal Support Worker, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Care, Charge RN, RN or RPN, is the primary front-line monitor of resident well-being and reports any changes in resident status or concerns to the registered nursing staff. The PSW assists in the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care on assigned Resident Home Areas. Duties are discharged in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Care Centre, the Resident’s Bill of Rights, and the requirements of-the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Regulations. The PSW delivers basic nursing and hygiene care for residents and assists them with activities of daily living, based on assessed needs and care-plan requirements.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
- Personal Support Worker Certificate from an approved college preferred (equivalent education and experience may be considered)
- Proven ability to work with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work as a team player
- Good attendance, good physical condition, including the ability to carry out physically demanding duties is essential
Position Responsibilities:
- Takes direction from Charge RN, RN or RPN regarding priority-setting and the delivery of care.
- Familiarizes self with the care plan of residents to whom she/he is assigned to provide care.
- Follows a consistent approach when interacting with residents who may exhibit difficult behaviours.
- Provides direct-care for residents as outlined in the written care plan or as requested by the resident. Direct care encompasses but is not limited to: assistance with activities of daily living; exercise, positioning and ambulation; bowel and bladder care; collection of specimens; any other care required to ensure resident safety and comfort (see list of particular duties and tasks below)
- Assists residents with matters of personal hygiene and grooming, which may include: toileting, bathing, showering, shampooing of hair, basic nail care, pericare, oral care of mouth, teeth and/or dentures, shaving, combing and other care as stipulated in the resident’s care plan or as requested by the resident.
Why Work at Providence Manor:
- A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
- Committed to a person and family-centred approach
- Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits
- Group Retirement Pension Plan
- Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located in downtown Kingston
