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FULL-TIME/PART-TIME DAYS/EVENINGS/NIGHTS – PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER – Blackadar Continuing Care Jobs in Hamilton at Extendicare Canada
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS
BLACKADAR CONTINUING CARE CENTRE
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME DAYS/EVENINGS/NIGHTS
Candidates are invited to apply for the above positions to work at our Blackadar Continuing Care Centre, a 60-bed long-term care facility, located in Dundas (Hamilton), Ontario.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time)
Nursing Experience in long-term care required
Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
Current VPC and TB test required.
CLOSING DATE: March 29th, 2024
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Manjinder Chaggar – Director of Care
OR
Victoria Watkins – Administrator
Blackadar Continuing Care Centre is managed by Extendicare Canada Inc., a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 senior care and living centers as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of more than 20,000 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
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Title: FULL-TIME/PART-TIME DAYS/EVENINGS/NIGHTS – PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER – Blackadar Continuing Care
Company: Extendicare Canada
Location: Hamilton
