R​/Personal Support Worker – Long Term Care; Part-Time

(R/26-03) Personal Support Worker - Long Term Care (Part-Time)

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse, or other regulated health care professional, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) performs assigned functions as unregulated care providers, that support the health care team in assisting residents in activities of daily living, and supports the effective operations of resident care areas. The PSW shall provide resident care consistent with the unit specific duties and statement of limitations of the PSW classification and in accordance with all SJHCG policies and procedures.

• Performs all duties in accordance with the Mission Statement and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Health Centre as adopted from the Ministry of Long-Term Care guidelines.
• The Helping Role
• Preserving the personhood of residents
• Encountering residents in a caring way
• Maximizing the individual’s participation and control
• Providing comfort and communication through touch
• Encouraging and supporting individuals’ families to participate in care
• The Provision of Resident Care
• Assisting with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, hair care, mouth care, nail care, and shaving)
• Assisting with nutrition (providing fluids and nourishments as required, meal set up, assistance with feeding, and reporting of intake)
• Assisting with urinary and bowel elimination (toileting, utilizing continence products, emptying of urinary and colostomy drainage bags, and reporting of output)
• Promoting comfort by assisting with positioning, mobility, and ambulation as per care plan (positioning and turning of residents; using mechanical lifts appropriately; and reporting of any changes)
• Promoting skin integrity (providing good skin care through washing, positioning, and turning of residents; ensuring that environment is safe of obstacles to prevent injuries; and reporting any changes in skin integrity). Immediately correcting if possible and reporting any situations that can or will affect the health and safety of the resident.
• Assisting with passive and active range of motion exercises when appropriate
• Facilitating appropriate rest and socialization
• Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Interpersonal Relationships
• Demonstrating enthusiasm for working with older adults and their families
• Developing and preserving therapeutic PSW/resident relationships while maintaining boundaries
• Developing and preserving collaborative relationships among members of the health care team
• Developing and preserving collaborative relationships with other programs/departments
• Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices
• Contributing to the quality of working life of peers and colleagues
• Improving the quality of life of residents through the ‘enhanced living model’ of practice
• Learning and using new concepts and approaches in the care of older adults
• Participating in improving the care provided to older adults
• Consulting with peers and other health providers in approaches in the care of older adults
• Contributing to and utilizing the established plan of care for the residents
• Maintaining Professionalism and Work Role Competencies
• Attending and participating in educational in-services
• Showing an interest in profession by projecting a competent, professional image through attitudes, actions, and appearance
• Demonstrating professionalism by being dependable in attendance and punctuality
• Providing services in a caring, respectful, and cost effective manner
• Participating in research and continuous quality improvement activities for improving the care provided to older adults
• Recording documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures

• Personal Support Worker certificate or diploma that meets program requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board
• Experience in long term care preferred
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize required.
• Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative environment required.
• Ability to…