Personal Support Worker

Job summary

The Personal Support Worker will assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation. They are also responsible for monitoring resident health status, documenting care activities, and ensuring a safe, clean, and supportive environment.

Job details

Nexim Healthcare Inc. is a diversified health and social care service organization serving the healthcare staff needs of Group Homes, Retirement Communities, and Long-Term Care Facilities. Who We Look for: We are looking to hire qualified Personal Support Workers (PSW) for one of our reputable LTC clients in Huntsville , ON. As a Personal Support Worker, you will assist our clients with all aspects of personal care, and developmental needs and help them live more safely and independently. The successful candidate should be patient, compassionate, and client centric. Why Choose Nexim? We have a full comprehension of the healthcare recruitment business. Not only do we strive to satisfy the needs of our clients, but we also value our staff and help them succeed in their careers. Responsibilities Observe, promote, and respect the Residents’ Bill of Rights, ensuring residents’ dignity, privacy, and independence at all times. Provide supervision and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) including feeding, grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, bedtime routines, and maintaining personal hygiene. Maintain residents’ oral, dental, skin, nail, and foot care to promote comfort, mobility, and overall health. Assist residents with mobility aids, prosthetics, adaptive equipment, and feeding aids as required. Support residents with meal preparation, feeding assistance, and texture-modified diets when necessary. Monitor residents’ elimination patterns, health status, and daily routines, providing appropriate assistance as needed. Observe residents for changes in emotional, social, behavioral, and physical conditions, and report any significant changes to registered staff. Interact respectfully with resident’s one-on-one, including those with language barriers, sensory impairments, or communication challenges, ensuring their concerns are heard and validated. Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support, assisting residents in maintaining meaningful daily routines and relationships. Assist in organizing and facilitating recreational and leisure activities that encourage community participation, inclusion, and social engagement. Ensure the health, safety, welfare, and well-being of residents, identifying risks and implementing appropriate safety measures or emergency responses when required. Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including universal precautions and isolation techniques according to established policies. Maintain a safe and clean-living environment, performing general household duties such as cleaning, laundry, grocery or supply shopping, and meal preparation as required. Collect, monitor, and document resident information and daily care activities, including incident reports, restraint monitoring, medication administration records, and other required documentation. Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations, contributing to a safe working environment for residents and staff. Complete required attendance records and daily/overnight inspection sheets. Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors in support of resident care and facility operations. Job Qualifications: Work Experience Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience working as a Personal Support Worker, preferably in long-term care facilities, healthcare community centers, or with individual clients. Certification Secondary School Diploma and a Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate from a program that meets the requirements set by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, issued by an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board; OR enrollment in a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) program with demonstrated skills and knowledge to perform PSW duties. Valid Vulnerable Sector Check < 6 months Standard First Aid CPR (Class C) certificate Covid-19 Vaccination proof (Both Doses) TB test Language Skills Ability to read medical prescriptions and complete incident report form Transferable skills Ability to work rotating shifts (Day, Evening, Night) including alternate weekends. Ability to comply with standard policies/ procedures and ensure safe work practices Eligible Candidates must be flexible in terms of scheduling and have a can-do attitude

What you’ll do

The Personal Support Worker will assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation. They are also responsible for monitoring resident health status, documenting care activities, and ensuring a safe, clean, and supportive environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Secondary School Diploma and a Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate or be enrolled in a nursing program. A minimum of one year of relevant experience, a valid Vulnerable Sector Check, First Aid/CPR certification, and proof of Covid-19 vaccination are required.

Listed skills

• safety monitoring · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Emotional support · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal care
• Activities of daily living
• Patient care
• Mobility assistance
• Meal preparation
• Infection prevention
• Documentation
• First aid
• CPR
• Communication
• Safety monitoring
• Emotional support
• Cognitive support
• Hygiene maintenance
• Toileting
• Medication Monitoring
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Leisure And Recreation
• Compassion
• Adaptive Equipment
• Podiatry
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Facility Operations
• Incident Reporting
• Long-Term Care
• Medical Prescription
• Mobility Aid
• Modified Diets
• Personal Care
• Transferable Skills Analysis
• Scheduling
• Tuberculosis
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Registered Practical Nurse

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Personal Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides