peopleCare Communities·Meaford, Ontario
Provide personal care and physical assistance to residents, including bathing, grooming, and clinical support under nursing supervision. Maintain a clean and safe environment while offering emotional and social support to residents.
We are currently recruiting for experienced Personal Support Workers to join our rapidly growing team.
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THE ROLE As a member of the nursing team, this position works under the direction of the Registered Nurse / Registered Practical Nurse while providing personal care to residents in assigned areas in accordance with individual resident care plans.
The position complies with all legislative standards, company policies/procedures and rules/regulations in a professional manner.
Under the direction of the registered nursing staff, provides personal care to promote the comfort and safety of residents. Some typical activities include bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, dressing/undressing, grooming, shaving, nail and hair care. Provides physical assistance to residents as required. Assist with clinical support. These may include collecting specimens and checking vital signs among various other tasks in the home. Maintain the clean and safe environment of residents. This involves cleaning resident rooms, ensuring bed cleanliness and keeping resident space clean. Follows and promotes health and safety standards within the workplace as well as comply with cleanliness and quality assurance policies. Engages with residents of various backgrounds and helps them with admissions, discharges and meal services. Provides emotional/social support for residents. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Required Qualifications) Every new employee hired by peopleCare to work as a PSW must have successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements of Fixing Long Term Care Act: Reg. 246/22 or meet the criteria in 52(1). (Ontario Educated). Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must have High School Diploma (or equivalent) Experience with the Elderly and in Long-Term Care is considered an asset Thank you for your interest in joining peopleCare. We are excited to learn more about you and the experience you would bring to our team. peopleCare is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all stages of the recruitment and selection process. This posting is for an existing vacancy. peopleCare does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. Applications are reviewed by members of our recruitment team.
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Must have completed a recognized Personal Support Worker program and hold a High School Diploma. Legal entitlement to work in Canada is required, with experience in long-term care considered an asset.
Market context
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