Personal Support worker – nursing care (NOC 33102)
peopleCare Communities Inc. www.peoplecare.ca
THE ROLE
As a member of the PeopleCare team, the Personal Support Worker works under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse while providing personal care to residents in assigned areas in accordance with individual resident care plans. The position complies with all legislative standards, company policies/procedures and rules/ regulations in a professional manner.
Job Location: Hilltop Manor, 42 Elliott St., Cambridge, Ontario. N1R2J2
· Salary: this is a unionized position. Wage is paid as per the union agreement. The hourly rate for this position will be, during the probation $27.01, after completing the probationary period $27.54, after completing a one-year service (1800 hours) and/or experience $28 and after completing two-years (3600 hours) service and/or experience $29.14. (Subject to any changes as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement).
· Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time (minimum of 75 hours per Bi-weekly). The regular work shift for full time employees shall be seven and a half (7½) working hours per day exclusive of meal periods. Overtime shall be paid for all hours worked over seven and a half (7 ½) hours in a shift or seventy-five (75) hours bi-weekly at the rate of time and one half (1 ½) the employees' regular rate of pay.
Candidates must be available to work any assigned shift including Day, Early Morning, Morning, Evening, Night, Weekend, and Holidays. you shall be entitled to night-shift premium and/or weekend premium.
· Start date: Starts as soon as possible
· Benefits: Benefits are applicable as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement which includes dental plan, Health care plan, vision care benefits etc. You shall be entitled for Uniform allowance.
· 10 vacancies
Languages: English
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience: Experience in Long-Term care setting is considered an asset. Candidates with no experience but has successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board will be considered.
Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged
Job duties and Responsibilities:
Reports to: Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse.
Under the direction of the registered nursing staff, provides personal care and companionship to promote the comfort and safety of residents. Some typical activities include bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, dressing/undressing, grooming, shaving, nail and hair care.
Provide physical assistance to residents as required such as weigh, lift, turn and position and observe or monitor residents with disabilities.
Performs selected procedures such as administering enemas and suppositories, collecting specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum and recording vital signs. Reports all findings to registered staff.
Assists with meal service to residents including menu selection, serve meals and provide feeding assistance as required.
Assists in the maintenance of a clean, safe environment. Some typical activities include making beds and maintain rooms, cleaning bedside units, collecting/bagging soiled linen for dispatch to laundry, sorting and storing clean linen, emptying bedpans and removal of unsafe objects etc.
Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and problems related to resident care.
Assists in providing restorative care for residents, assists with ambulation, nutritional needs and palliative care.
Transport residents in wheelchair or stretcher, when necessary.
Encourages participation in life enrichment programs by preparing residents for and assisting them to and from activities.
Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
Provide emotional/social support for residents.
Assist in the maintenance and proper care of nursing equipment, cleaning or sterilizing equipment, operating job-related equipment in a way not to endanger anyone.
Documents resident care activities in accordance with the home’s policy using software such as PCC.
Administer in emergency situations, first aid to injured or ill individuals within the scope of competencies.
Inform the manager when inventory or supplies are needed.
Reports any actual or potential hazard to the immediate supervisor.
Compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Compliance with PeopleCare policies and procedures.
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Participates in resident care conferences and committees as required.
Any other duties as assigned.
** residents may be seniors or persons with disabilities living in retirement/ long term care facility.
Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate. CPR Certificate. First Aid certificate. Food Handler Certification. Nursing Aide Certificate OR Health Care Aide Certificate OR Personal Support Worker Certificate.
Security and safety: Immunization records, Vulnerable sector check, Tuberculosis test, Reference required.
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling. Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients.
Personal suitability: Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Reliability, Team player, Patience, values, Ethics and Empathy. problem solving and critical thinking
How to apply
By email: hilltop-hiring@peoplecare.ca
By mail: 42 Elliott Street, Cambridge, Ontario. N1R 2J2
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application: Proof of the requested certifications. Letter of recommendation. Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed. Cover letter.