Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Welland

Position Summary

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) works in harmony with Hospice Niagara's philosophy of care as an integral part of an inter disciplinary team and providing direct care to residents. The PSW is responsible for assisting our residents with their activities of daily living, as well as providing comfort and support to residents and their loved ones. The PSW is also responsible for general housekeeping, meal preparation and delivery, inventory coordination, and timely completion of medical records and documents, as required.

The PSW performs all duties in a safe and healthy manner, in accordance with Hospice Niagara's policies and procedures, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation.

Key responsibilities

• Activities of Daily Living
• Bathing (there are no restrictions for showers or tub baths as long as they can be performed safely)
• Oral hygiene, dressing, peri-care, colostomy, catheter, toileting/continence, and nail care for the non-diabetic resident
• Application and removal of protective dressings, topical creams and ointments
• Application of therapeutic aids (e.g. support stockings, etc.)
• Storage of clothing and personal belongings

• Housekeeping and Safety
• General housekeeping, tidying and re-stocking of resident rooms, family room, chef’s kitchen, and common areas
• Daily maintenance of a safe workplace; notifying the supervisor of any unsafe areas or equipment
• Launder residents’ personal clothing and linens
• Collect and dispose of residence garbage

• Meal Preparation, Delivery and Feeding
• Prepare, deliver, and feed residents
• Oversee volunteers working in the residence
• Monitor and report any difficulties in chewing and swallowing to the Director of Care/supervisor and follow all instructions as per the Care Plan
• Provide nutritional supplements, as needed
• Encourage and assist residents in their eating and respond to any food or drink preferences, likes and dislikes
• Provide oral and denture care after eating and as required