12 Jan 2012

Casual PSW: GTA

Revera Inc. – Posted by reverahr – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Revera Inc. is currently seeking a:

 

PSW

Job Type: Casual

Hours: All-Shifts

Location: Revera Health Services, GTA

Date Posted: January 11, 2012

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker is a flexible, organized care provider who is able to function in long-term care facilities, the home and institutions. The Personal Support Worker functions under the supervision of the client care nurse, Clinical Supervisor or Field Supervisor.

Qualifications

·         Completion of a high school diploma is preferred;

·         Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions consistent with the job requirements in at least one of Canada’s official languages (English or French);

·         Proof of Personal Support Worker Certification in Ontario Level 1, 2 and 3 have training requirements as outlined in full job description;

·         Reliable means of transportation;

·         Respectful of client’s person, property, rights and privacy;

·         Cheerful, tactful, courteous and pleasant interpersonally;

·         Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, i.e.: lifting / transferring clients.

Key Responsibilities

By following the Plan of Care which has been completed by the Field Supervisor and the Service Coordinator, the Personal Support Worker provides the following:

·         Assists the client to maintain good personal hygiene;

·         Assists the client in the activities of daily living;

·         Assists in implementing and maintaining a healthful, safe environment;

·         Assists with nutrition and plans and prepares nutritious meals; markets when instructed;

·         Assists the client with ambulation, mobilization and transferring and adaptive aids;

·         Assists with elimination and toileting;

·         Assists as needed with the rehabilitative processes;

·         Assists the client to maximize abilities by promoting client independence;

·         Demonstrates an understanding of client needs;

·         Provides cognitive, social, emotional and psychological support to the client / family;

·         Establishes a relationship with client and family which transmits trust and confidentiality;

·         Maintains patient information confidentiality;

·         Utilizes effective communication skills both verbal and non-verbal;

·         Documents objectivity, reports information in a timely manner and follows directions;

·         Utilizes effective observation and organization skills and reports accurately;

·         Recognize and reports changes in the client’s mental or physical condition in his / her home;

·         Identifies conditions / situations which require assistance and reports to the Supervisor;

·         Demonstrates ability to plan work load assignment according to care plan and client preferences;

·         Reports to the Service Coordinator when unable to do carry out the care plan;

·         Works with personnel of other agencies involved in the client’s care as directed by the supervisor;

·         Attempts to promote client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest;

·         Performs routine housekeeping tasks for a safe and comfortable environment for the client;

·         Maintains compliance with RHS standards for high quality provision of care; attends in-services;

·         Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Please forward your resume, quoting Job Title and Salary Expectations to:

Patricia Clarke, Home Support Supervisor

patricia.clarke@reveraliving.com

For further information on this and other opportunities, please visit our website.

www.reveraliving.com

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in Revera.

Job Categories: Personal Support Worker. Job Types: Casual. Job Tags: Toronto. Salary: Negotiated.

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