Job Description

Job Summary 

The Personal Support Worker is a flexible, organized care provider who is able to function in long-term care facilities, the home and institutions. The Personal Support Worker functions under the supervision of the client care nurse, Clinical Supervisor or Field Supervisor.

Qualifications 

• Completion of a high school diploma is preferred;
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions consistent with the job requirements in at least one of Canada’s official languages (English or French);
• Proof of Personal Support Worker Certification in Ontario Level 1, 2 and 3 have training requirements as outlined in full job description;
• Reliable means of transportation, MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE;
• Respectful of client’s person, property, rights and privacy;
• Cheerful, tactful, courteous and pleasant interpersonally;
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, i.e.: lifting / transferring clients. 

Key Responsibilities 

By following the Plan of Care which has been completed by the Field Supervisor and the Service Coordinator, the Personal Support Worker provides the following:

• Assists the client to maintain good personal hygiene;
• Assists the client in the activities of daily living;
• Assists in implementing and maintaining a healthful, safe environment;
• Assists with nutrition and plans and prepares nutritious meals; markets when instructed;
• Assists the client with ambulation, mobilization and transferring and adaptive aids;
• Assists with elimination and toileting;
• Assists as needed with the rehabilitative processes;
• Assists the client to maximize abilities by promoting client independence;
• Demonstrates an understanding of client needs;
• Provides cognitive, social, emotional and psychological support to the client / family;
• Establishes a relationship with client and family which transmits trust and confidentiality;
• Maintains patient information confidentiality;
• Utilizes effective communication skills both verbal and non-verbal;
• Documents objectivity, reports information in a timely manner and follows directions;
• Utilizes effective observation and organization skills and reports accurately;
• Recognize and reports changes in the client’s mental or physical condition in his / her home;
• Identifies conditions / situations which require assistance and reports to the Supervisor;
• Demonstrates ability to plan work load assignment according to care plan and client preferences;
• Reports to the Service Coordinator when unable to do carry out the care plan;
• Works with personnel of other agencies involved in the client’s care as directed by the supervisor;
• Attempts to promote client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest;
• Performs routine housekeeping tasks for a safe and comfortable environment for the client;
• Maintains compliance with RHS standards for high quality provision of care; attends in-services;
• Other duties as assigned

How to Apply

Job Categories: Personal Support Worker. Job Types: Part-Time. Job Tags: London. Salaries: $10-$15 / hour.

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