At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to older adults in a dynamic team environment.
- Company: Join Providence Care, a leader in community health services across southeastern Ontario.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, pension, and opportunities for education and mentorship.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on quality care and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of seniors while growing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Must have a PSW Certificate and experience in long-term care settings.
The predicted salary is between 29 - 31 $ per hour.
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is a valued member of the interprofessional Seniors Mental Health Behavioural Support Services Mobile Response Team (MRT) which is comprised of Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Personal Support Workers. The MRT provides direct care, intervention, and support to older adults living in a long-term care home (LTCH) or transitioning to a LTCH. Clients include those who are demonstrating responsive behaviours associated with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, or other neurological conditions.
The PSW provides assistance with personal care and activities of daily living for program clients. Working in collaboration with the MRT RN and RPN, the PSW will enhance the quality of life for clients by participating in the observation of responsive behaviours; providing direct care and support; identifying triggers and successful strategies for responsive behaviours; assisting and modeling these strategies in collaboration with LTCH or other health care team members. The PSW's work is conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care Centre.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
- Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized educational institution
- Eligibility to work as a PSW in an Ontario long-term care home in accordance with applicable provincial legislation and regulations
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a long-term care setting. Equivalent experience may be considered
- Minimum six (6) months of experience working in various care settings, including community, outreach or client homes, caring for older adults who demonstrate responsive behaviours in conjunction with complex cognitive-mental health and/or physical care needs; One (1) year of experience preferred
- Training in/knowledge of GPA, U-First and DementiAbility an asset
- Current and unrestricted G Class Ontario Driver's License, clear Driver Abstract and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis
Position Responsibilities:
- Provides person-centred care to clients and assists with activities of daily living, as directed by the MRT team RN or RPN and in collaboration with LTCH team members
- Supports clients in the community or hospital for the purpose of a seamless transition into a LTCH
- In addition to behavioural support and intervention, direct care responsibilities may include but are not limited to: personal care; fluid and nutrition intake and monitoring; reporting observed responses to pain-management regimen; bowel and bladder care; exercise; positioning and ambulation and ensuring the safety and comfort needs of assigned clients
- Works collaboratively with other Behavioural Support Services operated by Providence Care - Seniors Mental Health Outreach Team and Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant; and/or the Royal Ottawa Geriatric Mental Health Outreach in LLG, and other key partners
- Develops therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and care providers including the LTCH team using a person-centred approach
Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams:
- Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across southeastern Ontario
- Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
- Committed to a people-centred approach to care delivery
- Competitive salaries, benefits and pension
- Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake
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