Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Townsend

***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY***

Provide skilled care for all activities of daily living in accordance with corporate policy, established standards and recognized nursing practice.

• Assist the registered staff in nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures.

• Complete all documentation on time, and in accordance with corporate policies, ensuring that it is both current and accurate.

• Ensure a holistic, quality approach to resident care consistent with RhynoCare’s Mission, Vision, Values and the Resident Bill of Rights.

• Provide assistance and support with resident meal service.

• Provides assistance and support with restorative nursing.

• Strategize, cooperate and conduct all activities necessary for the effective completion of resident care during his/her shift(s) and throughout the unit.


• Execute care in accordance with current legislation, best practices, corporate policies, and procedures.


• Participate in agency risk management program related to resident care.


• Participate in quality improvement program related to resident care.


• Perform timely, accurate and complete documentation for all care delivered on the assigned shift in accordance with legislation, regulations and internal requirements.


• Participate in new staff/student mentoring as assigned and promote educational opportunities to enhance their education.


• Participate in departmental, Interdisciplinary Team and resident safety meetings.


• Promote good understanding and teamwork between shifts, registered and unregulated staff and the collective agreement.


• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, including:


• Practice proper body mechanics in daily routines, particularly when using computer equipment.


• Use all equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.


• Follow established safety procedures for lock outs.


• Wear proper safety equipment and PPE when necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.


• Ability to speak a second language is considered an asset.


• Must meet one of the following criteria:




• Successful completion of a Ministry of Education approved PSW Training Program (minimum 640 hours) from a Community College or a school approved by the National Association of Career Colleges OR


• RN, RPN, Paramedic, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy students with successful completion of Year 1




• Experience working as a Facility PSW is considered an asset.


• Negative T.B. skin test or chest x-ray.


• Current CPR (BCLS) and First Aid Certificate.


• Meet health surveillance requirements of the Public Hospitals Act.


• VSS within the past year of hire confirming absence of a criminal history/record.