Champlain Long Term Care Residence

“How do you live in the moment?

”We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter™’. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for

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Personal Support Worker (PSW)/Healthcare Aid** e reports to the Director of Care and under the direction of the Unit Supervisor provides personal care, reports changes in resident status and documents where applicable. Enhances restorative care by promoting independence of activities of daily liability. Enhances the therapeutic effects of the bathing process and provides the resident with an environment and bathing options, which meet their needs and add to their quality of life. Works closely with the Nursing Restorative Therapis

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Responsibiliti**

• es:Performs a wide variety of tasks that include providing assistance with personal care and activities of daily living for reside
• ntsProvides direction and guidance to residents in the provision of activities of daily living as per their plan of care, ensuring to maximize their independence and allowing for choice and self-determination of their ca
• re.Monitor resident’s wellbeing and report changes in their physical, emotional conditions to registered sta
• ff.Responsible for accurate documentation on the residents for each shift adhering to relevant policies and procedur
• es.Adhere to all policies and procedures of the home including the Code of Conduct an
• d …Maintain effective and professional communication with residents, Families and fellow cowork
• ersPromote the Vision, Mission and Values as well as Residents Bill of Rig
• htsMaintain a quality focus in all thi
• ngsEnsure the health and safety of residents, families and co work
• ersOther Duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Invent
• oryAssist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the plan of c
• areMonitors 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 pl
• an.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 (AD
• Ls)Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protoc
• olsParticipates in resident care conference/team meetings and provides information to aid in the development of care pla
• ns.Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for peo
• pleEnsures that personal care items are clean, labeled and accessible to residen
• ts.Use of Gentle persuasive approach (GPA) when dealing with and managing residents with expressive behavio
• ursMust 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 Ho
• me.Maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for residents during provision of ca
• re.Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as requir

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Qualificati**

ons:The qualifications needed to join our family are as foll

• ows:PSW Certification from a program that is at least six hundred (600) hours in duration counting both class time and practical experie
• nce.The PSW program must meet the program requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges or Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board to issue a personal support worker certifi
• cateAn RN or RPN who in the opinion of the Director of Care has adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a Personal Support Wor
• ker.A student who is enrolled in an educational program for RN or RPN and who in the opinion of the Director of Care has adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a Personal Support Wor
• ker.Experience with person centered care philosophy/mo
• delsAbility to communicate both orally and in wri
• tingGood interpersonal sk
• illsTo show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interact
• ion.To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of r
• isk.Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain
• oneAs a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirem
• entsTwo supervisory references requ
• iredCOVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employ
• mentFrench speaking an as

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What do we offer**

• you? Competitive
• wagesEmployee ben
• efitsEmployee
• perksEmployee and Family Assistance Pr
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rowthWe look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be conta

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We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring ma*

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