Personal support Worker

Job Description

Under the direction of the Registered Staff and the Director of Care, the PSW provides direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines. Zero lift policy.

PSW RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.

• Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.

• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.

• Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.

• Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.

• Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.

• Consults with and informs team leader of activities, needs and problems related to resident care. Utilizes observation skills to note changes in resident’s condition. Keeps team members informed of observations through Point of Care Charting.

• Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.

• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of residents.

• Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!