Continuing Care Assistant CCA Personal Support Worker PSW
Continuing Care Assistant CCA Personal Support Worker PSW
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The Opportunity
The Personal Support Worker/Health Care Aide or Nurses Aide is a member of the Health Care Team who performs their duties under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.
The fundamentals role of the PSW HCA or NA is to provide safe quality care within their scope of practice.
Recommended Qualifications:
Personal Support Worker Certification from a PSW Program that meets the following requirements:
The Program follows the Personal Support Worker Program Standard set forth in 2014 by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities and
The Program is comprised of a minimum of 600 hours of learning in duration counting both class time and practical experience time.
1. Support the LongTerm Care Population with Activities of Daily Living.
2. A Team Player
3. Knowledgeable in Behaviour Intervention and Support.
4.Able to communicate effectively with team members both orally and written.
5. Good organizational and time management skills.
6. An understanding of Palliative Care for residents and Family
7.Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
8. Must have basic computer skills.
Groves Park Lodge is committed to an equal & diverse workplace and takes pride in our inclusive work environment. Groves Park Lodge is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Posted September 232024
Job Types: Fulltime Part Time
Salary: Fulltime & Parttime $28.75
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Night shift
Weekend work required
What youll do
Responsibilities
To provide ResidentCentered Care to all residents
To assist with the admission of a new Resident as per New Resident Admission Duties.
To help provide for the physical environmental emotional and spiritual comfort
and safety of the Resident by:
i) having some understanding of the meanings of behaviours related to Gerontology
ii) having some understanding of how different cultural backgrounds affect behaviour
iii) having some understanding of the religious beliefs of the Resident and how this affects their daily lives.
iv) giving attention to the general health care of the Residents by ensuring they are properly bathed and dressed at all times.
v) observe for proper diet elimination and diversional therapy.
vi) assisting with maintenance of an attractive and comfortable environment for the Resident with special consideration given to cleanliness ventilation lighting general safety and supplies.
vii) remembering ALL should be treated with respect kindness and dignity at all times.
viii) having a good understanding of IPAC practices
Assist with or complete personal grooming i.e.: nailcare shaving make up and oral hygiene (done with AM care or bath) as well as shampoos.
Assist Residents to and from dining room.
Assist with feeding of Residents as needed.
Assist with the passing and feeding of nourishments to all Residents.
Assist Residents to and from bathroom offers bedpan and keeps incontinent Residents clean at all times changing linens as often as necessary. Encourages selfhelp measures and activities.
Prepare Residents for tests and xrays visits by physicians and dentists occupational therapy physical therapy speech therapy recreation visits to Chapel and other areas of the home and may transport them to areas or departments where the above takes place. May accompany Residents to other facilities for the above services as directed by the Director of Care or the Registered Nurse.
Perform personal services for Residents within reason such as reading to them writing letters operating T.V. and radio assisting them with recreational and occupational therapy projects in their rooms. May run errands and do whatever is possible to promote comfort safety security and rehabilitation.
Provide PM care and settle Resident to bed.
Assist relatives visitors and guests prn.
Assist with and/or perform procedures as outlined with proper instruction and supervision such as: Admitting transferring discharging Residents; measuring and recording intake and output; collecting specimens such as urine stool and sputum and caring for Residents in isolation. Will also see that safety devices are in use and safety precautions are followed. Will assist RN in giving treatments and examining Residents. Will assist with the care of dying and/or deceased Residents.
Use proper technique in all Resident care to prevent spread of disease and
infections. (cross contamination)
Observe Residents and note physical condition attitude reaction appetite etc. and report changes or unusual findings to R.N/RPN.
Assist with restorative and rehabilitative care of Residents and instructions in self
help using medical appliances etc.
Chart required information and signs entries on appropriate documentation.
Answer call bells may answer telephone runs errands as directed by Director of Care or Registered Nurse.
Participate in ward or unit cleaning duties which are not performed by housekeeping personnel as directed.
Give and receive report. Attend inservice meetings.
Recognize and work in the manner and with protective devices measures procedures and equipment required to maintain safety and health for everyone.
Report any unsafe or potential hazards to RN or RPN.
May perform other duties as directed by Director of Care or Registered Nurse.
Take and record oral and tympanic temperatures heights weights pulse and respirations of Residents.
Complete colostomy changes and reports the results to the RN or RPN.
Apply prescribed creams/treatments to intact affected areas and reports results to
RN or RPN and signs treatment sheet.
Follow all IPAC practices.
What youll need
Qualifications
Completion of a Personal Support Worker Program that meets:
1. The standards established by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities.
OR
2. The standards established by the National Association of Career Colleges
OR
3. The standards established by the Ontario Community Support Association
Must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration counting both class time and practical experience time
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A little bit about us
GEM Health Care Group
GEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian family run business which has been enhancing the lives of seniors in the communities where they operate since 1979.
We continue to remain a leader in transforming how health care is delivered to seniors in Nova Scotia and we strive to provide the best care service and quality of life for our residents in a safe dignified homelike environment.
GEM currently operates various levels of seniors care facilities throughout Nova Scotia Ontario and in Hollywood Florida.
Employment Type
Full-Time
