Personal Support Worker (PSW) Job at Nicoya Health Support

Nicoya Health Support Hamilton, ON

Company Description

At Nicoya Health Support, we believe that everyone deserves meaningful and compassionate care, whether it’s through institutional care, respite care, or private care. Our hands are our tools, our way of giving, the means by which we show kindness. With our hands, our caregivers work to help alleviate the everyday challenges facing you and your loved ones. Although we are many, we work with a shared purpose – to provide our loved ones with the best care.

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable PSW to join our team, that is able to start ASAP and work in a Long Term Care Facility.

Responsibilities:

  • Dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning and disinfecting assigned surfaces including walls, windows, flooring, furniture, fixtures, and equipment
  • Maintaining waste and linen removal
  • Help the residents with meals, cleaning, escorting, diaper changes, getting dressed etc
  • Operating and maintaining housekeeping equipment and implements
  • Maintaining appropriate inventory and replenishment of unit specific supplies
  • Utilizes procedures as trained in compliance with Health and Safety and Infection Control
  • Attentive to care, consideration, and confidentiality of residents, staff and visitors
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Certification as a Personal Support Worker or equivalent;
  • Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and related bedside care to residents. Must be familiar with department policies and procedures.
  • Must understand the basics of good sanitation and sterile techniques. Knowledgeable with respect to the needs of geriatric residents;
  • Physical ability to lift up to 20 lbs (occasional to frequent), prolonged walking, standing, reaching
  • Reliable, enthusiastic, able to prioritize, and to follow detailed instructions without direct supervision
  • Reading and writing English fluently, and able to converse in English clearly
  • 1-2 years experience in a Long Term Care Facility.
  • CPR & First Aid.
  • Latest Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen.
  • 2 Step TB Test or CXR (Chest Xray) if TB Test is positive.
  • Immunization Records.
  • Fully Vaccinated for Covid-19 with booster shot.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 24-40 per week

Salary: Up to $25.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • CPR Certification (preferred)
  • PSW Certification (required)

Work Location: One location




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