• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the Director of Health & Wellness
• Assist the resident with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living
• To observe and report on changes in residents’ condition to Health & Wellness Manager
• To escalate medical emergencies to the Registered Practical Nurse /Health & Wellness Manager or emergency medical services as appropriate
• To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
• To demonstrate understanding of the residents needs and maximize abilities
• To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/family
• To maintain resident information confidentiality
• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to the Health & Wellness Manager
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents’ equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment
• To observe & report to the Registered Practical Nurse/ Health & Wellness Manager any concerns regarding the resident’s safety including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by the Registered Practical Nurse/ Health & Wellness Manager & advocate on the residents behalf to ensure resident safety is maintained
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults
• To complete other duties as assigned
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
• Collaborate with other departments
• Adhere to established policies and procedures of the Retirement Home, RHRA, and Public Health

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program preferred
• Experience working with seniors in LTC or Retirement Home
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must be able to provide a negative TB result (current within 1 year)

Job Type: Casual

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Erie, ON L2A 1P8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Personal Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
• working with seniors: 1 year (preferred)
• Retirement/LTC: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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