QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Community College Health Care Attendant/Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent experience.

Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Background: Two years or more experience, preferably in a geriatric setting;

Excellent communication skills;

Empathy for, and understanding of the needs of the elderly.

Personal Requirements: Work as part of a team

Capable of adapting to different situations and change Keen interest in working with seniors FUNCTIONS: Delivered and received report at the beginning and end of each shift;

Receives direction, assignment and evaluation of work from the RPN (charge nurse);

Provides care with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, etc., for each resident as assigned according to the individual care plans;

Orders supplies from the kitchen as needed and stores supplies upon receipt;

Sets-up, delivers and returns meal trays to residents as required, due to illness,



injury or special circumstances as approved by the charge nurse;

Reports any changes in a residents’ physical, mental or emotional conditions to the RPN (charge nurse) and/or DOC;

Answers call bells promptly, and responds to residents needs and requests;

Assists in the preparation and serving meals;

Notifies shift supervisor in the event of an emergency and assists in implementing emergency interventions as delegated by the charge nurse or DOC;

Practices infection control protocol;

Reports all resident and staff incidents/accidents immediately to charge nurse and/or DOC;

Records on each resident’s check list daily;

Reports malfunctioning of equipment, repairs needed, fire hazards to front desk or charge nurse.

📌 Part Time Psw Oakpark Retirement Ottawa
🏢 Riverstone Retirement Communities
📍 Ottawa