Personal Support Worker

Position: PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Location: Huron (Wingham)

Job Overview
Position:
Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Location:

Lucknow, Ontario
Hourly Wage: $27.87
Status:
Temporary Part Time Vacancy

Reports to
Director of Care

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in‑class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Key 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 policies 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.

Knowledge And Skills Required

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)

Experience in long-term care an asset

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.

Additional Requirements

A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.

Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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