THE ROLE

As a member of the peopleCare team, the Personal Support Worker works under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse while providing personal care to residents in assigned areas in accordance with individual resident care plans.

Reports to: Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provides personal care (bathing, toileting, etc.) to promote the comfort and safety of residents, as well as provide physical assistance as required.

· Performs selected procedures such as administering enemas and suppositories, collecting specimens, and recording vital signs, reporting all findings to registered staff.

· Assists in the maintenance of a clean, secure environment, including making beds, cleaning bedside units, collecting/bagging soiled linen, sorting and storing clean linen, emptying bedpans, and removal of unsafe objects.

· Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs, and problems related to resident care.

· Assists in providing restorative care for residents, assists with ambulation, nutritional needs (including feeding assistance), and palliative care.

· Encourages participation in programs by preparing residents for and assisting them to and from activities.

· Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.





· Provides emotional/social support for residents.

· Assists in the maintenance and proper care of nursing equipment, operating in a way not to endanger anyone.

· Documents resident care activities in accordance with the home’s policy using software such as PCC.

· Compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.

· Compliance with peopleCare policies and procedures.

· Other duties as assigned. SKILLS

· Must have successfully completed a Personal Support Worker program that meets requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board (Sec. 52 in O. Reg. 246/22).

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Experience in Long-Term Care considered an asset.

· Food Handler certification, First Aid certification.

· Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.

· Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

· Strong interpersonal and customer-focused skills.

· Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties.

· Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g., lifting/transferring clients.

📌 Personal Support Worker - Part-Time (Meaford)
🏢 peopleCare
📍 Meaford