Description
Berkshire Care Centre is looking for motivated, caring, hardworking individuals to provide personal care in a long term care home located in Windsor.
Looking to hire PSWs for part-time positions.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing and perineal care
- Assisting with eating, dressing and grooming
- Assisting nursing staff by answering call bells
- Following the care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client’s behavior to the appropriate registered member of the healthcare team
- Assisting with ambulation, positioning and transferring using mechanical lifts such as a Hoyer lift
- Working under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Performing tasks delegated to them
- Computer or paper documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and other findings
- Reporting behavioral and clinical changes to a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Resource Nurse or Manager
Skills and Education:
- MUST have a PSW Certification and Transcript from a Registered Canadian College
- PSW experience in long-term care preferred
- Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
- Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, residents and families
- Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
- Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English
Requirements:
- Basic computer skills
- Position is part time. Must be available to work a variety of shifts as follows: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., 3 p.m. - 11 p.m., 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. and alternate weekends
- Current vulnerable sector screening; valid within 6 months
- TB screening; within 6 months is also required
- Supervisory References
Working with Us.
Making Every Moment Matter is very important to us and is a mantra we live by. Outside of our day to day responsibilities, we have a great work culture where we have staff appreciation events, conferences, education days, and more. We’re a family-oriented environment and truly value our people.
We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with legislative requirements, which includes taking steps to prevent/minimize occupational injury and illness. We are also committed to meeting the accessibility standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, including making accessibility an integral part of recruiting, hiring and supporting employees with disabilities.