Job Description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Care and the direction of the RN, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) assists with the resident's personal care and daily living activities. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the PSW contributes to the development, implementation, and communication of the resident's care plan and reports any substantial findings and/or changes in the resident's condition, and actively contributes to solutions. The PSW provides high-quality end-of-life care utilizing highly honed observation and communication skills. The PSW directs and works with the Resident Care Volunteers to deliver safe, patient-centered end-of-life care.

Professionalism

In the role of PSW, you are expected to demonstrate professionalism through excellence in knowledge, judgment, and behavior. In the course of your duties, you will consistently demonstrate our core values of respect, honesty, and equity. You will honour confidentiality and the autonomy of our residents and staff. You will demonstrate appropriate conflict resolution strategies and participate in reflective practice to identify challenges and contribute to solutions.

Duties

Provide direct personal care including but not limited to personal hygiene, mobility/safety, toileting, and nutritional needs Observe clinical issues and assess the need for Registered staff assessment Assist with ambulation, positioning, and transferring using mechanical lifts such as a Hoyer lift Document appropriately in charts Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and preparing meals as necessary Assist with stocking of supplies and resident care inventories Provide care of the body after death Work with volunteers to ensure quality program services and therapies Other duties as required.

Job Type / Category

Schedule of Hours

This is a casual position that requires availability for at least 2 shifts - days, nights, or short shifts, per month

Working Conditions

Ability to move/lift 20 lbs repeatedly and without restrictions Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time Ability to walk, reach with hands and arms, twist, stoop, kneel or crouch using safe body mechanics Ability to work safely with bodily fluids and potentially infectious diseases, using personal protective equipment when required Ability to work safely with hazardous materials such as oxygen, cleansers, medications, etc.

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications

Current Personal Support Worker certification with good clinical, observation, and communication skills Minimum 2 years experience working in palliative care Experience of working with adults with chronic disease or debilitating illness Fundamentals of Palliative Care Certification an asset Some experience working with community-based support or services preferred Willingness to work as part of a team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and with volunteers Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner Good judgment Culturally sensitive
Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Pay: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Tell me why you are applying to be a PSW in Hospice Palliative Care?
Experience:

Personal Support Worker: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

PSW Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person