JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) works in a community setting or a long term care home, under the direction of a regulated health care provider, to provide homemaking, personal care and related Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in the client's home. Depending on the request for assistance, other services may include: companionship, emotional support, respite/palliative care or childcare. Personal care includes assisting the client in stabilization with sitting, standing or walking. Related tasks may include dietary management, household chores essential to the client's health and well-being.
Responsibilities of the PSW include: reporting observations in the client's condition, especially changes from normal behavior; preparing in-home client file, using correct information and proper documentation procedures; performing client care according to the agreed upon Client Care Plan; assisting with simple health care routines such as reminders to maintain dietary restrictions, medication regimen, and recommended exercises; teaching of safety and home management skills, while promoting independence; immediately reporting any emergency situations to the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse; and much more!
Personal attributes of a successful PSW at Preferred Health Care Services include: flexible and creative, reliable, mature, friendly and courteous with a desire to help.
EDUCATION:
Must have a current Personal Support Worker certificate.
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate an asset.
Updated Medical TB completed.
Current Police and Vulnerable Sector Screening completed.
Must have a valid driver's license and own a vehicle.
Ability to speak a second language considered an asset.
WE INVEST IN YOU!
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Build your own work schedule
Paid Orientation Programs
24 hour Nursing Supervision
Professional Development through innovative Educational Opportunities
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement
Self-fulfillment through meaningful relationships with clients
Employee Recognition and Discount Programs
Employee Referral Bonus
A dynamic and supportive working environment
Qualified applicants are invited to submit cover letter and resume to:
Preferred Health Care Services
Christina Rizek, Search/Training Consultant
170 Red Maple Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4T8
FAX: (905) 771-2763
hr@prefhealthcare.com
www.prefhealthcare.com
We thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
An equal opportunity employer.
Deadline to Apply: July 8th, 2011
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