Personal Support Workers (PSW) – Extendicare Starwood - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada and we are committed to delivering care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our 22,000 team members are dedicated to helping people live better through a commitment to quality service and a passion for what we do.PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS (Full-Time, Permanent); Extendicare StarwoodExtendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors ’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in CanadaPersonal Support Workers (PSW) are invited to apply for Permanent Part time position to work at our 192 bed long-term care home located in Nepean, Ontario.Under the direction of the Registered Staff, the PSW provides direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.

• Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.

• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.

• Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.

• Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.

• Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.

• Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time)

• Nursing Experience in long-term care required
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
• Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
• Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Facility Address - 114 Starwood Rd. Nepean, ON K2G 3N5**In Ontario, Extendicare, Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact mauld@extendicare .com.Location: 114 Starwood Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 3N5, CanadaJob Types: Full-time, Permanent