Personal Support Worker Part Time

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) will work cooperatively and professionally with other healthcare providers other agency staff and Helping Hands staff to provide personal support services to clients as directed by the organization. Personal support services include but are not limited to bathing dressing and grooming clients emptying bed pans and toiletry duties. The Personal Support Worker will also assist clients in their daily activities physical exercise and will move clients in wheelchairs or other mobility aids.

Other responsibilities may include preparing meals serving meal trays aiding in feeding clients making beds and housekeeping the clients living space or areas. Housekeeping services include but are not limited to dusting vacuuming mopping laundry bathroom cleaning and disinfection duties.

Description of Duties Responsibility and Authority
Protect and promote the welfare dignity and individual rights of our clients at all times
Provide Personal Care services as assigned and as needed with scope of practice
Adhere to the goals policies and aims of Helping Hands in all professional activities
Conduct Home at Last (HAL) functions and duties as instructed
Provide housekeeping duties as assigned; ensure the clients surroundings and personal effects are clean tidy and serviceable
Clean equipment
Assemble set-up and operate job-related equipment
Provide personal care duties as assigned
Take clients blood pressure and temperature
Assist in collection of specimens such as stool samples as required
Provide limited client transportation services as approved
Conduct errands for/with clients including but not limited to grocery shopping banking paying bills etc. when assigned
Provide continuation of service with respect to oxygen administration as stipulated in Scope of Practice properly and safely secure tanks and related equipment during transport
Adhere to organizational dress codes and Personal Protective Equipment policies
Follow all infection control policies and protocols as established by the organization
Ensure administrative functions are completed in a timely and efficient manner
Track own mileage and timekeeping as per organization protocols
Assist the Manager with assessing investigating and following up on incidents related to clients
Providing data entry duties including entering assessment information statistics etc.
Ensure safety protocols and procedures are always adhered to; promote safe work activities by participating in safety initiatives training and attending safety meetings as needed. This may also include acting as an Employee Safety Representative for the organization
Complete RAI CHA and other ongoing client assessments as assigned
Follow all administrative and operational policies and procedures
Bring to the attention of the Manager any incidents complaints and/or accidents in the organization. Such issues are to be reported immediately or as soon as practical
Adhering to and re-enforcing the organizational structure and policies providing support where needed to meet client needs
Respond to emergencies (including after-hours situations) for the purpose of addressing immediate safety or client care concerns
Actively engage in HH Communication Portal (at least once per week)
Participate in regular training modules
Adhere to Scope of Practice
Any other duties as assigned

NOTE: For a more comprehensive list of duties please refer to the Helping Hands PSW Task List/Scope of Practice as modified from time to time by the organization at managements discretion.

Key Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Qualifications:
A PSW or DSW Certification or equivalent from a recognized institution; or a post-secondary education in Social Service Work (SSW); or a minimum of 2 years experience in a Supportive Care/PSW role
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Current First Aid/CPR class C required
Experience in Community or Long-Term Care Setting is an asset
Maintain own current drivers license (G or equivalent)
A Drivers Abstract clear of uninsurable convictions
Maintain own operable and appropriate vehicle
Maintain own auto insurance policy with a minimum of $liability coverage and appropriate insurance coverage to use the vehicle for work purposes
Current clean criminal record check including vulnerable sector check
Certification in food safety awareness is considered an asset
Physically capable of performing assigned duties within a flexible work schedule inside a 24 hour a day 7 day a week operation
Ability to meet and maintain health requirements
Knowledge of and abilities in transferring lifting and other attendant care duties
Politically and culturally sensitive
A well-defined sense of diplomacy including solid negotiation conflict resolution and people management skills.
Must be familiar with laws regulations and guidelines governing health care provision
Computer proficiency with knowledge of assessment software
Proven ability to multi-task prioritize and work in a fast-paced work environment
Must have the ability to plan organize develop implement and interpret the existing and new programs goals objectives policies procedures etc.
Ability to work well independently
Awareness and respect of cultural diversity of clients
Knowledge and sensitivity to individuals with disabilities and disorders
High level of integrity confidentiality and accountability.
Able to provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination status or complete a mandatory education session if not vaccinated

Work Conditions
May be exposed to infectious waste diseases conditions etc.
Interacts with residents family members staff visitors and government agencies.
Travel may be required.
Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers tablets and peripherals.
Overtime as required.
Intermittent physical activity including walking standing sitting lifting and supporting patients.

Other Considerations
Due to the changing nature of the Organizations role and relationship with funders the duties and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time necessitating the delegation of other related duties within the Organization.

This position is created and maintained within the Organization through program funding through the Government of Ontario. The continuation of this position within the Organization is dependent on continued funding through the Government of Ontario.