Health Care Aide (Personal Support Worker) - HEALTH
- Winnipeg, MB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- DAYS
- EVENINGS
- NIGHTS
- The Personal Support Worker (health) exemplifies and promotes the Mission and the Values of St.Amant, and the goals and objectives of the Health & Transition Service through the provision of individualized care and holistic support to individuals receiving services. The PSW-H supports activities in a variety of environments and domains, ensuring that each person's goals for health, well-being, independence and quality of life are respected and pursued.
- The PSW-H reports directly to the Service Area Manager for the service area on a shift-by-shift basis and is ultimately accountable to the Manager who is responsible for the 24/7 operations of the service.
- The PSW-H is an essential member of the service team to which he/she is assigned and key contributor to service excellence.
Educational:
- Health Care Aide certificate from an approved educational institution required. Suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Grade XII or G.E.D required.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the literacy requirements of the position.
- Successful completion of St.Amant and program specific orientation and any other applicable in-house training requirements during the probationary period of employment.
- Valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's License and Abstract in good standing preferred.
- Previous experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities who present with complex health / physical care needs is an asset.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Independent worker able to maintain focus with minimal direct supervision.
- Physically capable of performing all of the tasks required in the job (lifting & transferring, etc.).
- Able to be mindful, to manage one's own emotions and project a calm, caring and compassionate approach in interactions with individuals, families and coworkers.
- Knowledge of person centred approach.
- Knowledge of family centred practice.
- Able to adapt and cope with change.
- Able to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Acceptable Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Checks and submission of a satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
Consistent with the organization's Mission and Values, and the goals and objectives of the Program, the PSW-H provides high quality personal care, person & family centred developmental support and supervision to the individuals of his/her assigned service area.Duties include:
- Supports individuals in all aspects of personal care, in keeping with individual needs and approved care procedures (e.g. meal time, bathing, bathroom support/hygiene needs, oral care, transferring, etc.).
- Facilitates inclusion in appropriate and meaningful life experiences with a focus on social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive needs of the individual in a variety of settings / locations.
- Provides support in a manner that facilitates the development of maximum personal independence.
- Promotes and supports the most comfortable and least restrictive living environment possible for individuals.
- Participates in the development of Individual Program Plans and discharge planning as assigned.
- Supports achievement of clinical goals, life-skills, recreation, leisure, work-experience & social / relationship goals as identified by the individual and his/her family and described in the Individual Program Plan or discharge plan.
- Promotes and facilitates connection to family and friends.
- Facilitate celebrations and cultural traditions that are important to the individual and his/her family or community.
- Monitors the health and functioning of individuals and records / reports relevant information in accordance with service area procedures. Alerts the Nursing team to changes in an individual's status.
- Participates in the preparation and presentation of progress reports at scheduled progress review or discharge planning meetings.
- Assists with individual transfers in and out of the service area.
- Assist with mealtime enhancement/improvement for individuals supported within the service area.
The PSW-H supports optimal health, wellbeing and quality of life of individuals supported by working effectively as a care-team member, maintaining a high degree of professionalism and personal accountability.Duties include:
- Completes assigned responsibilities in an effective, efficient and professional manner.
- Communicates effectively, providing support and encouragement to team members.
- Supports a respectful, inclusive and positive workplace culture.
- Welcomes visitors to the work area, offering assistance as required.
- Welcomes, orients and participates in training new team members.
- Welcomes, orients and supports the engagement of volunteers.
- Completes all required annual refresher training.
- Monitors the work environment and reports safety concerns and barriers to service excellence when noted.
- Responds appropriately to emergency codes and drills as required.
- Reports all instances of possible abuse, neglect or undignified treatment in accordance with St.Amant policies and applicable legislation / regulation.
- Is accountable for personal safety and follows all safe work policies and procedures; wears personal protective equipment where required and co-operates with the Workplace Health & Safety Committee members as they carry out required safety responsibilities.
- Attend and participate in regular team meetings.
The PSW-H ensures that resources are used in the most effective and efficient manner, and identifies opportunities for improvement where applicable.Duties include:
- Makes optimal use of all materials and supplies and informs Service Area Manager when additional supplies are required.
- Makes authorized purchases as requested and accounts for expenditures in accordance with established procedures.
- Manages and accounts for individuals' personal monies as assigned and in accordance with established procedures.
The PSW-H participates in continuous Quality Improvement activities.Duties include:
- Demonstrates St.Amant's core values of Respect, Collaboration, Excellence and Hospitality in all interactions with individuals, families, co-workers and collaterals.
- Collects / records indicator data related to individual or program goals.
- Recommends improvement opportunities and participates on project teams as assigned.
The PSW-H supports and actively works toward the achievement of service area, program, and organizational objectives.Duties include:
- Participates in organizational and service –level strategic planning processes.
- Attends team meetings and actively participates on program or corporate committees as assigned.
- Attends approved in-service training, seminars, educational conferences. Takes personal accountability for life-long learning and ongoing professional development.