Relief Personal Support Worker, Long Term Care

Job Information

he incumbent's position is located within the Fort Simpson Elder Care Home within Fort Simpson. The facility is connected to the Fort Simpson Health Centre. The incumbent reports directly to the Nurse in Charge (NIC). The incumbent is one of 6 Personal Support Workers (PSW); 5 Relief Personal Support Worker (RPSW), and 6 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) who provide 24hour culturally sensitive care to residents of the 18 bed LTC facility. 
Provide personalized care for residents of the Fort Simpson Elder Care Home by promoting independence; providing assistance and support for functional challenges with activities of daily living (AOL) and ensuring that respect for cultural diversity and personal choice is maintained within the home environment. Care needs are met by adhering to the Northwest Territory Continuing Care Standards; the "Vision", "Mission", "Values" and policies of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA); the philosophy and principles of Supportive Pathways. The aim of this position is to work in creating a home environment that honors and respects the diversity of each individual including but not limited to needs, desires and challenges; to focus on promoting resident independence and choice, and to value ones individual participation in ongoing education and knowledge that accomplishes this aim.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
¿    Knowledge of and an ability to apply standard first aid and CPR in order to preserve life and promote healing,
¿    Knowledge of and an ability to provide basic home nursing and support,
¿    Knowledge of drugs and drug interaction,
¿    Knowledge of healthy aging process,
¿    Knowledge of traditional healing methods as well as community and cultural norms,
¿    An ability to apply bandages dressings and/or splints.
¿    An ability to use nursing equipment (including but not limited to Hoyer Lift, Commode Tub, etc.).

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: 
This level of knowledge is commonly acquired through the successful completion of a Personal Support Worker or Continuing Care Assistant certification program or equivalent education and experience. 

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602  100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT  X0E 0N0
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