Job Code: 16172 Status : Full Time

Location : Community Locations

Union : LiUNA PM

Wage : $23.04 - $ 24.06

Posting Period: Posted Until Filled The Personal Support Worker (PSW) is part of an interdisciplinary team providing direct care, intervention, and support to older adults living in a long-term care home (LTCH); Clients include those who are demonstrating responsive behaviours associated with the various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, or other neurological conditions.

The PSW provides assistance with personal care and activities of daily living for program clients. Working in collaboration with the MRT Registered Nurse and Registered Practical Nurse, the PSW will enhance the quality of life for clients by participating in the assessment of responsive behaviours; providing direct care and support; identifying triggers and successful strategies for responsive behaviours assisting and modeling of these strategies in collaboration with LTCH staff. The PSWs work is conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care Centre.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Certification as a Personal Support Worker as per the requirements of the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Regulations
• Prior experience in long-term care settings – minimum two years preferred. Other relevant experience may be considered.
• Satisfactory recent criminal-record and vulnerable-sector screens
• Ability to work effectively with others on an inter-professional care team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual (English and French) preferred

Position Responsibilities

• Provides person centred care to client and assists with activities of daily living, as directed by the MRT team RN or RPN and in collaboration with LTCH team members.
• In addition to behavioural support and intervention, direct care responsibilities may include but are not limited to: personal care; fluid and nutrition intake and monitoring; reporting observed responses to pain-management regimen; bowel and bladder care; exercise; positioning and ambulation and ensuring the safety and comfort needs of assigned clients.
• Works collaboratively with other Behavioural Support Services operated by Providence Care- Seniors Mental Health Outreach Team and Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant; and/or the Royal Ottawa Geriatric Mental Health Outreach in LLG, and other key partners
• Develops therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and care providers including the LTCH team using a person-centred approach
• Accepts direction from the team RN/ RPN regarding priority setting, collaborative care plans, and scheduling of client visits. Collaboratively works with RN/RPN offering suggestions for development of the client care plans, with special emphasis on strategies falling within duties to support responsive behaviours.
• Ability to work in all LTCHs within the assigned region

Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams

• Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario
• Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries, benefits and pension
• Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake