Personal Support Worker

Do you enjoy being part of a team who believes that together, they can achieve remarkable things?

Do you want to work in a culture where people take care of people?

Do you want a chance to make a difference in people’s lives?

Do you value theopportunity to grow and learn?

Personal Support Worker

Part Time: Permanent

Current Status: Vacant

Hourly Wage to Start: $22.16

Location: Oshawa, ON

Start Date: ASAP

Summary

We are looking for people who have a positive attitude, who are flexible and arrive ready to be a member of a successful team!

This role is responsible for providing personal care and social support to residents with the goal of maintaining their personal independence, good health and well-being.

Hours

Night Shifts: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am 30 hours bi-weekly Every other weekend Availability to Pick up shifts

Qualifications:

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Certified in CPR and First Aid required.

Willingness to be trained as a UCP (Unregulated Care Provider)

Experience in a retirement or health care setting is preferred

Familiar with working in a unionized environment

Familiar with Infection Control procedures

Experience working with Seniors

Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing diagnosis if attendant is providing nursing duties.

Exhibits caring and compassion while working with residents.

Required to provide Police Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire.

Required to complete Orientation and all ORCA and in house training courses.

UCP, Medication Administration

Ability to prioritize, demonstrate flexibility and understanding.

Ensure that all decisions and actions are responsible and, in the resident’s, best interest.

Effective Communication/Interpersonal skills both verbal and written

Responsibilities:

Performs those functions which provide for the support and care of residents with an acceptable standard of skill, with a sense of responsibility and respect for privacy and dignity.

Assists in the process of observing, reporting and documenting the changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition.

Implement the plans of care for assigned residents as outlined by the Director of Care and provides input into care plans.

Documents as per the home’s policies.

Promotes comfort and safety for the residents.

Promotes independence and wellness.

Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families and staff of other departments, using the appropriate lines of communication.

Lev Senior Living is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify Lev Senior Living if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation Lev Senior Living will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

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