Job Title: Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Employee Group: SEIU
Department: Clinical
Reports to: Director of Care
Type: Casual
Wage: Starting at $29.03 per hour
Hours of Work: Days (6:30AM-2:30PM), Evenings (2:30PM-10:30PM), Nights (10:30PM-6:30AM)
Existing Position: Yes
Are you a Personal Support Worker with a passion for helping the elderly and vulnerable? Do you lead with compassion and empathy in your care for others?
We are seeking kind, dedicated, and enthusiastic Personal Support Workers to join St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford (SJLCB) — the largest Long Term Care Facility in Brantford and Brant County. At SJLCB, we are committed to providing exceptional, resident-centered care in a supportive, compassionate, and respectful environment. As a Personal Support Worker, you will play a vital role in our interdisciplinary team, helping to ensure the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our residents each day.
If you're a PSW looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that truly makes a difference!
Job Summary:
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) utilizes the Enhanced Living Model to assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living in the assigned neighborhoods by following their individualized care plans.
Key Accountabilities & Success Criteria:
The successful candidate will perform all duties in accordance with the Mission Statement and policies and procedures of SJLCB as adopted from the Ministry of Health guidelines.
The Helping Role
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preserving the personhood of residents
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encountering residents in a caring way
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maximizing the individual’s participation and control
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providing comfort and communication through touch
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encouraging and supporting individuals’ families to participate in care
The Provision of Resident Care
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assisting with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, hair care, mouth care, nail care, and shaving)
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assist with nutrition (providing fluids and nourishments as required, meal set up, assistance with feeding, and reporting of intake. Weights to be taken monthly and changes to be reported immediately.)
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assisting with urinary and bowel elimination (toileting, disposable briefs, emptying of urinary and colostomy drainage bags, and reporting of output)
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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)
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promoting skin integrity (providing good skin care through washing, positioning, and turning of residents; ensuring that environment is safe of obstacles to prevent injuries; applying dressings to stage 1 skin ulcers and reporting any changes in skin integrity). Immediately correcting if possible and reporting any situations that can or will affect the health and safety of the residents
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assisting with exercises
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facilitating appropriate rest and socialization
Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Interpersonal Relationships
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demonstrating enthusiasm for working with older adults and their families
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developing and preserving therapeutic PSW/resident relationships
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developing and preserving collaborative relationships among members of own nursing team and the healthcare team
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developing and preserving collaborative relationships with other programs/departments
Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices
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contributing to the quality of working life of peers and colleagues
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improving the quality of life of residents through the ‘enhanced living model’ of practice
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learning and using new concepts and approaches in the care of older adults
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participating in improving the care provided to older adults
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consulting with peers and other health providers in approaches to the care of older adults
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contributing to and utilizing the established plan of care for the residents
Maintaining Professionalism and Work Role Competencies
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attending and participating in educational in-services
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showing an interest in the profession by projecting a competent, professional image through attitudes, actions, and appearance
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demonstrating professionalism by being dependable in attendance and punctuality
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Provide services in a caring, respectful, and cost-effective manner
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participating in research and continuous quality improvement activities for improving the care provided to older adults
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recording documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures
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Contributes to a transparent culture of client and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by SJLCB
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Promotes an environment that encourages and supports change using change leadership theory.
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must possess a Personal Support Worker certificate or diploma from Ministry of Health of Ontario, Long Term Care Division approved educational facility.
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BCLS certification required.
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Strong organizational and prioritization skills as well as demonstrated teamwork skills.
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Must possess a clear understanding of ethics
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Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills
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Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills are essential.
AVAILABILITY:
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Must be available at minimum, every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
WHAT WE OFFER:
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Enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Free on-site parking
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Voluntary Benefit Plan for Casual, Part Time, and Temporary Staff
St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre appreciates all responses. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, utilizing a collaborative approach in supporting persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, selection, hiring, and the ongoing employment life cycle. Upon individual request, the Health Centre will endeavor to remove any barrier to the employment lifecycle to accommodate those employees with disabilities. Should any employee require accommodation through the employment lifecycle, please contact Human Resources.
