Carefor Health & Community Services

Posting will remain open until all positions are filled

The PSW - Personal Support Worker - provides personal support and homemaking services to individuals and families in the home within the framework of Carefor policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. They Collaborate with all members of the health care team to meet the needs of individuals and attain their optimal level of independence and well being.

We provide a comprehensive benefit program which includes a defined pension plan with company match, health and dental and illness/disability plans.  Carefor Health & Community Services recognizes the importance of education and focuses on promotion of continuing education courses

Carefor is a dynamic not-for-profit organization that provides multidisciplinary community based health care services in the Ottawa area. We are known for our leadership in providing quality care in the areas of community medical care, rehabilitation and support. The goal of therapy at Carefor is to enhance client outcomes through effective use of therapy services in community-based care, particularly in their home

The Physical therapist is responsible for the assessment, treatment, consultation and counseling to clients and their families in the community by: restoring movement/function and pain management; developing personalized exercise programs to develop/restore range of motion, strength, endurance, flexibility and balance; administering chest and cardiac rehabilitation treatments; administering modalities; and prescribing/training clients to use mobility aids, adaptive devices, transfer aids and other equipment

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Assess and treat clients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
• Test and measure the functioning of the musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary and cardiovascular systems.
• Establish a clinical diagnosis and care plan for the treatment of physical problems
• Document and communicate care plan according to established guidelines and standards
• Measure client’s/family’s progress towards goal achievement using objective measures,
• Demonstrate evidence of consultation and negotiation with client/family during delivery of care
• Provide client, family or support personnel with education and training to maximize physical abilities
• Utilize adult learning principals and established teaching materials to educate clients and families
• Identify and utilize appropriate tools and resources to deliver care and manage these responsibly.
• Refer client/family to appropriate levels and type of care and community resources as needed
• Promote client-directed care, self-care and independence

The Hospice RPN provides service consistent with the standards established by Carefor and CNO. The nursing process is utilized: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

• Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client, following pre-set procedures
• Implements the care plan  based on the nursing assessment in collaboration with the Hospice RN or physician
• Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan
• Performs technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with scope of practice,  nursing principles and Carefor policies and procedures
• Describes, evaluates and documents client’s responses to the care plan utilizing the electronic record
• Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family
• Describes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Carefor standards
• Evaluates client’s responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes. Revises plan as required
• Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisions
• Utilizes adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients, unregulated care providers and volunteers
• Reports and discusses client's status on a regular basis with other members of the health care team
• Liaises with the Hospice staff.
• Works closely with the PSW’s and volunteers, providing them with direction, teaching and support

Orders and checks new medications from the pharmacy and lists the medications on the MAR sheets

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides personal support and homemaking services to individuals in the home within the framework of Carefor policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. The PSW collaborates with members of the health care team in meeting the needs of individuals to attain an optimal level of independence and well being.

Qualifications:

• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate, required
• Current CPR level C Certificate, required

Experience:

• Experience working with elderly or ill individuals, preferably in a community setting
• Experience in handling confidential information