Personal Support Worker (Temporary Part-Time Mixed Shift)

Personal Support Worker (Mixed Shift) - Temporary part-time for 2 months, with possibility of extension

Responsibilities

• Assists in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents' physical and emotional condition; provides input into the care plan and implements the guidelines in the plan
• Adheres to the legislation, standards, policies and procedures of the LTC Home Delivers personal care to promote comfort and safety for the resident during activities of daily living in accordance with the standards of resident care set out in the Nursing Manuals
• Provides cognitive, social, emotional support to residents.
• Promotes independence of resident in his/her activities of daily living. Observes and respects resident's individual rights and choices. Acknowledges the resident's need for dignity and Privacy
• Assists the resident in the proper use and care of adaptive/prosthetic devices Maintains effective communication and good relationship with residents, families and significant others
• Participates as a team member in co-operation with other departments to ensure quality care of the resident. Provides input into the plan of care
• Documents accurately and legibly on flow sheets and daily records reflecting each resident's condition, care and specific needs
• Assists in the care of resident's personal belongings
• Complies with risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection prevention and control, occupational health and safety, incident and falls, etc. Assists in the care of LTC home equipment by regular cleaning and inspection and prompt reporting of defects.