Job Description

Partners Community Health (PCH) is a new not-for-profit organization, focused on bringing healthcare services together around the needs of people living in Mississauga and West Toronto. PCH currently operates Camilla Care, a 236-bed long-term care (LTC) home and will soon be operating two new state-of the-art LTC homes and community hub in West Mississauga. To be completed in 2023, the new homes will have a combined 632-beds and be part of PCH\xe2\x80\x99s larger strategy that will introduce innovative and inclusive programs and services and new models of care delivery. PCH is committed to building partnerships and connections that put people first, as well as a learning and leading healthcare community that provides best in class service across the aging continuum.

Position Summary:
PCH is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW), Behavioural Support Unit to support the Partners Community Health team. Wellbrook Place\'s Behavioural Support Unit is a transitional home area that provides specialized care for people with responsive behaviours associated with a dementia and older Adults with Mental Health Disorders. Reporting to the Associate Director of Care, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for daily living support of residents and resident activities. PSWs ensure delivery of optimal care and services based on legislative requirements, organizational policies organizational guidelines while following a resident-centred approach at PCH.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for provision of Quality Resident Care on the resident home area (RHA) as per Camilla\xe2\x80\x99s policies and accountability framework
• Support residents/families by communicating with them and involving them in the provision of their own care when possible
• Participate in all aspects of personal resident care to ensure the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of each resident/family are met under the direction of the Registered Staff and/or Director of Resident Care
• Utilize therapeutic communication by establishing a working relationship with resident/families and co-workers for the purpose of meeting the resident\xe2\x80\x99s needs, ensuring respect, dignity, individuality of each resident and staff member
• Deliver effective and efficient resident-focused care that promotes resident/family choices and acknowledges the resident\xe2\x80\x99s strength, limitations as well as their need for safety
• Participate with other team members in formulating, delivering, and reporting the daily resident care needs and preferences as per the individual\xe2\x80\x99s plan of care
• Participate in continuous quality improvement of the RHA and associated care services
• Participate in mandatory education/training in-services for skill development and updates on new and/or relevant information on best practices

Qualifications:

• Current Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized institute
• Completion of six-hundred and forty (640) hours in PSW curriculum
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Long-Term Care setting an asset
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) standards
• Ability to work well with others in a team approach and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary stressful environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), interpersonal skills and computer literacy
• Ability to demonstrate an anti-oppression approach to practice

PCH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. We believe diverse and inclusive teams support strong decision making, fosters a culture of belonging and allows us to better serve our people, residents, and community. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing accommodations and will work with employees to meet their needs through the recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please let us know. We embrace an inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

To learn more about PCH, visit our website here: https://partnerscommunityhealth.ca/

To learn more about Wellbrook Place, the new long-term care homes and seniors hub, click here: https://www.partnerscommunityhealth.ca/wellbrook-place/

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.