Psw Non-union

Full Time - 11:00pm to 7:00am

• JOB SUMMARY:
  The Personal Support Worker is accountable for the provision of support with activities of daily living to the residents and performs other transferred functions i.e. medication administration as assigned. This role may also assist with dining service, recreation program support and common area housekeeping and laundry in varying locations.
  
  RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintains resident records and required documentation in accordance with
  policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
  • Administers medications as prescribed and observes changes in condition and
  reports them to the Director of Wellness.
  • Reports incidents/near misses, illness or problems with the residents to the
  Director of Wellness/General Manager.
  • Provides guidance to the Guest Attendants to ensure that care assignments are
  completed and that changes in the residents' needs are reported to the
  Director of Wellness.
  • Maintains a clean, safe environment for the residents utilizing infection control
  principles.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:
• Successful completion of Personal Service Worker certificate program.
• Successful completion of Medication Administration training program provided on site and successful ongoing quarterly evaluation of competencies.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.
• Current CPR training.
• Previous experience with medication administration an asset.
• Experience working with seniors and knowledge of the aging process.
  
  For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.