Job Description

ATTENTION ALL FRONTLINE WORKERS!!

We are seeking a Personal Support Worker to join our team! You will be responsible for delivering high quality care to assigned patients. Paradigm Healthcare Services is a one-stop shop providing the full spectrum of healthcare services, such as; PSW, Registered Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse. We service the entire Niagara region and many other regions in Ontario and are currently looking for talented, client-focused candidates to join our team!

Responsibilities:

Participates in nursing related functions as directed by supervisor and assists with activities of daily living (ADLs), including: assisting with personal grooming, bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, feeding totally dependent residents, providing verbal encouragement through meals or physical assistance, providing nourishments and fluids to residents between meals, answering call bells and providing assistance, making beds and changing linen, assisting residents to tidy their rooms and closets as per request and need, providing foot care to residents as directed by Registered staff, etc. Assists new residents to setting into their rooms and helps orientate them to their new surroundings. Refers any problems or changes in condition for Residents to the Registered Nurse. Ensures that documentation for resident care is accurate and concise. Participates in providing input for resident care plans. Raises concerns regarding the need for restraints and follows through on orders of Registered Staff regarding restraint use. Participates and/or provides input on necessary committees to achieve quality care for Residents of the Home. Acts as an advocate to ensure that Residents are given every opportunity for choice and independence in their activities of daily living and life decisions and is supportive of these choices. Practices and ensures that others follow good infection control. Ensures that all information about residents is maintained as confidential and only necessary information is shared with members of the health care team as per consent of the resident.

Qualifications and Experience:

Valid PSW Certificate from a recognized College or equivalent. Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy with residents, families, volunteers and visitors. Current CPR certification is an asset Experience in Long Term Care setting is an asset Additional relevant courses are an asset Must possess English language verbal communications skills and literacy skills sufficient to understand verbal and written instructions.

COVID-19 considerations:

Remote interview process Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided to all staff

Job Types:

Casual

Job Location(s):

Niagara Falls and Surrounding areas

Job Types: Casual

Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday
Experience:

personal support worker: 1 year (Preferred)
Job Type: Casual

Pay: $18.00-$28.70 per hour

Application question(s):

What is your availability to work? Please provide time and day.
Experience:

Personal Support Workers: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person