Personal Support Worker

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Description 

Personal Support Workers provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or  other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living,  housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite,  

Personal Care Workers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and  respectful manner, in accordance with My Place Home Care’s policies and industry standards. 

Reporting Relationship 

∙ Reports to Supervisor. 

Responsibilities/Activities: 

Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including: 

- bathing - shaving - ambulation 

- mouth care - dressing - exercise 

- hair care - feeding - toileting 

- nail care - positioning - medication reminding - skin care - transferring - vital signs and Blood Pressure 

∙ Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment by using the Home Safety Checklist  

∙ Perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. 

∙ Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.  

∙ Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans. 

∙ Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor. ∙ Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan.

 Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan. 

∙ Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them. 

∙ Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions. ∙ Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices. 

∙ Monitor supplies and resources. 

∙ Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated. 

∙ Follow the written care plan. 

∙ Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor. 

∙ Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor.  ∙ Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor. 

∙ Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service. 

∙ Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings. 

∙ Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. ∙ Make decisions and solve problems. 

∙ Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers. 

∙ Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources. 

∙ Performs other duties as required. Required Knowledge 

∙ Knowledge of personal care and home management skills. 

∙ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services,  including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client  satisfaction. 

∙ Knowledge of the English language. 

∙ Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR. 

∙ Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms. 

Required Skills/Abilities 

The ability to: 

∙ Competently assist clients with their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of  daily living. 

∙ Be aware of other people’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do. ∙ Establish and maintain relationships. 

∙ Teach others.  

∙ Listen actively. 

∙ Identify problems and determine effective solutions. 

∙ Apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions. ∙ Monitor and assess themselves, clients and effectiveness of service. 

∙ Understand written and oral instructions. 

∙ Communicate information orally so others understand.  

∙ Communicate in writing so others understand. 

∙ Work independently and in cooperation with others. 

∙ Determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong. 

∙ Suggest a number of ideas on a subject.  

∙ Perform activities that use the whole body. 

∙ Handle and move objects and people. 

∙ Provide advice and consultation to others. 

∙ Observe and recognize changes in clients. 

∙ Establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers.

Physical and Mental Demands: 

∙ Good physical and mental health. 

∙ Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk,  hear and see.  

∙ Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress. 

∙ May require the physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle. 

Qualifications/Education 

∙ Certificate in Personal Support from a recognized institution or equivalent education and  or experience  

∙ May require current driver’s license  

∙ May require Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage  

Training/Experience: 

∙ May require related experience.  

∙ On the job training for new activities.