Personal Support Worker, Temporary Part Time, Providence Manor Long Term Care
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- Kingston, ON
- $30.53 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Diploma/Certificate Program from an accredited educational institution
- Prior working or practicum experience in a long-term care home or community support services program, preferred
- Successful completion of Gentle Persuasive Approach and similar programs, preferred
- Prior work experience and training in dementia care and palliative care, preferred
- CPR Basic Rescuer and first-aid certification, preferred
- The PSW will perform only those acts for which she or he has been properly trained.
- Takes direction from Charge RN, RN or RPN regarding priority-setting and the delivery of care.
- Familiarizes self with the care plan of residents to whom she/he is assigned to provide care.
- Follows a consistent approach when interacting with residents who may exhibit difficult behaviours.
- Provides direct-care for residents as outlined in the written care plan or as requested by the resident. Direct care encompasses but is not limited to: assistance with activities of daily living; exercise, positioning and ambulation; bowel and bladder care; collection of specimens; any other care required to ensure resident safety and comfort
- Provides, removes and cleans bedpan and or urinal at regular intervals and upon resident’s request.
- Assists resident to and from bathroom and monitors as required.
- A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
- Committed to a person and family-centred approach
- Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
- Group Retirement Pension Plan
- Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located in downtown Kingston