Full-Time Personal support worker in Cambridge
Job Description
“About Us
Golden Years is a lovely home in the heart of Preston who has been providing long term care to seniors for over 40 years.
Responsibilities
* Under the direction of the registered nursing staff, provides personal care to promote the comfort and safety of residents. Some typical activities include bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, dressing/undressing, grooming, shaving, nail and hair
* Under direction, performs selected procedures such as administering enemas and suppositories, collecting specimens and recording vital signs. Reports all findings to registered staff.
* Assists in the maintenance of a clean, safe environment. Some typical activities include making beds, cleaning bedside units, collecting/bagging soiled linen for dispatch to laundry, sorting and storing clean linen, emptying bedpans and removal of unsa
* Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and problems related to resident care.
* Assists with meal service to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
* Other duties as required
Education
* Successfully completed or enrolled in a Personal Support Worker program from a recognized college or equivalent
* High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Skills
* Control emotions effectively
* Excellent communication skills – orally and in writing
* Some knowledge of techniques used in caring for the elderly
* Perform well under stress
* Show empathy under all circumstances
Position Type
Part-Time”
How to Apply
peopleCareWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.