Personal Support Worker (PSW), Job offer in Bowmanville, Ontario

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. General

• Provides for personal care in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, the resident plan of care and within the scope of practice of a PSW;
• Contributes to and follows a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed need;
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of personal care delivered;
• Demonstrates a professional working knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of nursing care;
• Follows all corporate policies and procedures;
• Seeks direction from the RPN and/or RN when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice
• Observes, reports, records resident conditions and follows care plans as directed by the RN and/or RPN;
• Assists in maintaining an environment appropriate to meet residents individualized needs.

Qualifications:

• Must possess certification as a Personal Support Workers through a recognized College or educational
• institution. Consideration will be given to those with a valid Health Care Aide Certificate;
• Demonstrated experience in a long-term care setting is preferable;
• Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Proficiency with Word, email, internet use and computerized documentation an asset.