PSW or health care worker needed for weekends.

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Appendix A Position Description for PSW

Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team under the guidelines of the nursing process providing hands-on care to residents.

Education Skills/Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Certified Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker Program.
• (effective 2002 must have a PSW certificate).
• Is responsible under the direction of the Director of Resident Care and/or other supervisory nursing personnel for the carrying out of the established procedures set forward at Eventide Home.

Is expected to be supportive of the mission statement at Eventide Home.
Provide for a clean/tidy environment for the residents and in staff work areas.
Exhibits patience understanding and respect for residents and their families and is expected to be diligent in carrying out assigned duties in and efficient and timely fashion.
Politely refer questions from family members or visitors to the Director of Resident Care or RN in charge.
Confidentiality is imperative on and off duty in matters pertaining to the Residents staff and other Home related business.
Assess basic needs of the residents and follow-up accordingly asking direction from charge nurse / RPN regarding a change in a residents health care status and whenever necessary.
Provide all general nursing care and personal care to both male and female residents providing &/or assisting as required with:
daily baths/dressing/ general grooming tub baths/shower weekly/or more frequently as required assist in/out of bathing system oral care / mouth care of permanent teeth & denture care. nail care / finger and toenail care (except Diabetic or compromised Vascular Disease conditions). eye care including eyewear shaving of facial hair / makeup as requested lifts & transfers as to position resident in a position comfortable to them toileting as needed/responsible for ensuring bed pans and commodes are clean after use and ensure proper use and application of designated incontinent products for each individual resident.
Check daily BM records and assist resident with bowel management as directed by the RN.
creams /ointments skin care turning/positioning passive exercises catheter/peri care testing urine specimen collection walking programs.
And all other physical assistance required by our residents.Prepare body of resident after death for viewing and transfer to funeral home.
Assist with dietary needs as required;
transporting residents to/from the DR transferring residents to chairs preparing & supervising the meal (cutting meat etc.) providing tray service to ill residents/return trays to kitchen after use providing drinks/nourishments monitoring residents with feeding problems feeding/encouraging resident with their meal as necessary monitoring intake and providing follow-up
~ transport to activities assist with activity programs as needed spend time visiting with residents who are lonely provide reassurance to residents/families
Reports to the RN/RPN any concerns/ changes in condition regarding residents and accepts and abides by the decision made by the RN regarding care of residents & documenting as required by the facility.
Assist in development/revision of individualized resident care plans
Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the development of care
plans considering the physical social spiritual emotional needs of the resident.

Health & Safety:
Adhere to safety policies/procedures for self and residents.
Is familiar with the Health and Safety Policies of the Home.
Practices safe working habits as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS
Is familiar with Fire policy and procedure manuals and responds to fire and other emergencies.
Practices good body mechanics and safe techniques & adhere to lifting policies and procedures and lifting assessments in manual or mechanically lifting transferring transporting and positioning of residents.
Is knowledgeable of the proper use of the mechanical lifts & follows proper procedures.
Staff must be familiar follow and respond to Fire Safety Bomb Threats Evacuation Plans and Workplace Violence Policies.
Nursing Staff must follow: All departmental and Eventide Home Policies Procedures & Guidelines.
All Health & Safety Rules & Regulations such as WHMIS Ontario Regulation 860.
Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents Regulation 833
First Aid Regulation 1101
All staff must use proper infection control procedures and Health & Safety practices.

Adhere to the dress code of the Nursing Department.
Use of Mechanical Lifts
Work Hours: Days Afternoon Nights Shift Rotation and Weekends
Must be available and willing to work shifts and weekends as
negative 2 step tb test and vulnerable sector check is a requirement of hire.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.