(T/26-99) Personal Support Worker - Rehabilitation (Temporary Part-Time)

Responsibleand accountable to the Manager of Rehabilitation and Pharmacy Services toassist patients with personal care and activities of daily living in theassigned units by following the individualized care plans. Key Accountabilities

Performs all duties in accordance with the MissionStatement and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Health Centre asadopted from the Ministry of Health guidelines. The Helping Role

Preserving the personhood of patients Encountering patients in a caring way Maximizing the individual’s participation and control Providing comfort and facilitating communication Encouraging and supporting individuals’ families to participate in care

The Provision of Patient Care

Assisting with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, hair care, mouth care, nail care,and shaving) Assisting with nutrition (providing fluids and nourishments as required, meal set up, assistance with feeding, reporting of intake, and taking weights asrequired.) Assisting with urinary and bowel elimination (toileting, disposable briefs, emptying ofurinary and colostomy drainage bags, documentation and reporting of output) Promoting comfort by assisting with positioning, mobility, and ambulation as per careplan (positioning and turning of patients ; using mechanical liftsappropriately; and reporting of any condition or mobility changes) Promoting skin integrity (providing good skin care through washing, positioning, and turning of patients; ensuring that environment is protected of obstacles toprevent injuries; completing basic wound care dressings; and reporting any changes in skin integrity). Immediately correcting if possible and reportingany situations that can or will effect the health and safety of the patients.



Assisting with exercises Facilitating appropriate rest and socialization Accompanying patients who require an escort, to appointments Recording documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures

Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and preserving therapeutic PSW /SSW client relationships Developing and preserving collaborative relationships among the health care team and other programs/departments

Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices

Contributing to the quality of working life of peers and colleagues Improving the quality of life of patients through a patient and family centred careapproach Learning and using new concepts and approaches in the care of adults Participating in improving the care provided to adults Consulting with peers and other health providers in approaches in the care of adults Contributing to and utilizing the established plan of care for patients

Maintaining Professionalism and Work Role Competencies

Attending and participating in educational in-services Demonstrating professionalism Providing services in a caring, respectful, and cost effective manner Participating in research and continuous quality improvement activities for improving the care provided to adults

Qualifications & Experience

Personal support worker certificate or diploma from Ministry of Health of Ontario,



Long Term Care Division approved educational facility Experience in long term care or hospital setting preferred Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize required. Ability to function as a team member in a collaborative environment required. Ability to accept direction and work independently required. Knowledge of general persuasive approach preferred. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelphis an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health CentreGuelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact HumanResources at [email protected] for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph(SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or select applicants for this position. Recruitment Process Integrity

To support fairness, confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindly asked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record, transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of the recruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization. We thank all applicants for theirinterest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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