Personal Support Worker

Insert job summary here

• Applicants must have proof of completion of a recognized Personal Support Worker Certificate Program.
• An efficient team worker
• Able to relate effectively to residents, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Dependable, punctual, trustworthy,
• Available to work a variety of shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends.

1. Participate in the overall activation process promoting the highest level of physical, social and emotional well-being and lifestyle chosen by the resident.
2.  Communicate satisfactorily with co-workers and residents.
3.  Observe and report changes in resident’s physical, emotional, social conditions and abilities; documents changes and care given.
4.  Cooperate with staff of all departments as a team player; demonstrate responsibility for provision of quality care.
5.  Perform tasks to the highest standard for which the PSW has been prepared by her/his education and ongoing training at Saint Luke’s Place.
6.  Observe and report to the Team Leader or Charge Nurse concerns about unsafe conditions, equipment or practices of fellow staff members.
7.  Know the fire emergency procedures and required response.
8.  Respect the right and need for privacy, independence, integrity and friendship of residents.
9.  Exercise care in use of Saint Luke’s Place equipment and residents’ belongings.
10.  Participate in team meetings, attend in-service education.
11.  Be regular and punctual in attendance at work; complete assigned tasks and duties in a timely manner.
12.  Observe and work within the guidelines of the Health & Safety Program, including proper reporting of accidents and participation in Early & Safe Return to Work plans (WSIA)