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The Community Support Services department has an opening for Casual Personal Support Workers at the Rainy River location. Under the direction of the Manager of Community Support Services (CSS), the Personal Support Worker (PSW) will provide a range of in-home services and support to eligible, high-risk seniors. A focus is placed on providing client centered, client directed and community-based care. As directed by the service plan, PSW will support clients by assisting them to achieve the highest degree of health and independence possible through the promotion and support of activities for daily living.
Job Responsibility:
Assist and support clients with activities for daily living as determined by their service plan
Document all care in the CSS Electronic Medical Report (EMR)
Assist and support clients to access community services and resources that relate to their goals and needs
Assist in coordination of services including transportation services, booking, and confirming health and wellness appointments, pickup of medications, ensuring food security, etc
Assist clients with range of motion regiments found in the care plan as directed by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and promote community-based exercise programs tailored to seniors, as instructed
Provide well-being checks and services that aid in preventing the negative effects of social isolation to ensure client health and safety
Support clients with medication compliance
Monitor and document the completion of required medication reporting such as medication changes, concerns, refusals, and ensure that medication safeguards are in place
Prepare nutritionally appropriate meals and snacks, and/or provide meals appropriate to the client’s preferences and needs as set out in the care plan
Assist in the proper utilization and care of all adaptive aid equipment required by the client
Ensure cleaning tasks are completed to promote the health and safety of the client
As required, accompany clients to scheduled appointments, assist with errands, and/or provide support for clients to attend community-based activities that promote social well-being
Report all changes in the client’s overall health to the CSS Coordinator as required, and document in the EMR
Provide personal care to the client by assisting with activities of daily living including bathing, eating, dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, and ambulation as set out in the care plan
Provide routine health care that may be outside of the care plan, such as skin care, health monitoring, and other care tasks as directed by the CSS Coordinator or delegate
Shift times and duration vary between 07:30 and 22:00, 7 days a week, including holidays
Report any substantial findings and/or changes in client behavior to the CSS Coordinator and document in the EMR
Carry out work assignments safely and always comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Provide replacement coverage for staff according to call-in procedure and seniority
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Personal Support Worker diploma / certificate preferred
Completion of secondary school diploma, or equivalency, or the equivalent, knowledge, skills, and experience
Valid CPR certification
Valid Driver’s License, Class G, and a safe driving record
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Understands and maintains confidentiality
Experience working with the elderly in a community setting
Ability to assess and respond to client needs and set priorities
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting
Genuine interest and understanding for the care and need of the elderly
Knowledge of the resources for seniors available in the community
Dependable with an excellent attendance record
Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job