Health Care Aide / Personal Support Worker

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

Health Care Aide / Personal Support Worker (PSW) reports to the Director of Care and provides residents with physical and personal care needs to a high quality standard and with sensitivity. Additionally, the PSW demonstrates commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Wage Rate

The starting wage rate is $24.53/hour.

Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan
• Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the RPNs, documents accordingly, and responds to medical emergencies
• Monitors resident safety in accordance with plan of care; implement and follow precautionary and preventatives measures (eg. skin impairment, falls, expressive behaviours) sets out in the care plan.
• Document each task of daily activities and care provided in electronic health records accurately and in a timely manner. Thoroughly documents Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols
• Participates in resident care conference/team meetings and provides information to aid in the development of care plans.
• Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people
• Ensures that personal care items are clean, labeled and accessible to residents.
• Use of Gentle persuasive approach (GPA) when dealing with and managing residents with expressive behaviours
• Must have knowledge of and adhere to practices of safe transfers; safe use of ceiling and other mechanical lifts in accordance with the policies of the Home.
• Maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for residents during provision of care.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.