Casual PSW (Personal Support Worker), Job offer in Ottawa, Ontario

Job description

Reports to: Director of Care

JOB SUMMARY:

Works as part of a team with other personnel of the residence, in providing for the comfort, safety and well-being of each resident.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Community College Health Care Attendant/Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent experience.
Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Background:

Personal Requirements:

FUNCTIONS:

Delivered and received report at the beginning and end of each shift;
Receives direction, assignment and evaluation of work from the RPN (charge nurse);
Provides care with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, etc., for each resident as assigned according to the individual care plans.
Orders supplies from the kitchen as needed and stores supplies upon receipt;
Sets-up, delivers and returns meal trays to residents as required, due to illness, injury or special circumstances as approved by the charge nurse;
reports any changes in a residents’ physical, mental or emotional conditions to the RPN (charge nurse) and/or DOC;
Answers call bells promptly, and responds to residents needs and requests;
Assists in the preparation and serving meals;
Notifies shift supervisor in the event of an emergency and assists in implementing emergency interventions as delegated by the charge nurse or DOC;
Practices infection control protocol;
Reports all resident and staff incidents/accidents immediately to charge nurse and/or DOC;
Records on each resident’s check list daily;
Reports malfunctioning of equipment, repairs needed, fire hazards to front desk or charge nurse.