At Omni Quality Living, our passion is people. Whether you are connected to us through residency, family, or as a team member, you are the driving force behind our everyday care! We are in search of a Casual Personal Support Worker (PSW) for our St Jacobs, ON location - Heritage House.

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) reports directly to the registered personnel in charge of the shift, overseen by the Director of Care. The PSW is to assist the meeting the needs of residents including but not limited to; by performing or supporting personal grooming, meal service and day to day activities.

Below are the responsibilities and qualifications needed for the role. But first, let’s get into what we can offer you!

The Details

- Casual
- Pay Rate: $23.25 per hour

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist in meeting the needs of the residents by performing and or supporting the resident with the following tasks as assigned:
- Assist with bathing (bed bath, tub, shower)
- Assist with personal grooming needs (hair care, nail care, shaving, dressing) iii. Assist with oral hygiene (cleaning teeth, denture care, mouth washes)
- Assist with meal service (meal delivery, meal set up, clean up)
- Ensure residents are served the correct therapeutic diet and texture at each meal service and nourishment pass.
- Assist with resident’s nutritional intake as required (provide supervision, encouragement, cueing, set up or total assistance)
- Provide between meal nourishments as directed.
- Assist resident with their individual toileting needs (from supervision to incontinence care) according to their plan of care.
- Collect specimens as required/directed.
- Promptly respond to resident call bells and door alarms.
- Participate in and assist with nursing restorative/rehabilitative care programs as directed by the registered nursing staff in the home.
- Make beds, change bed linen, collect and bag soiled linen and deliver to laundry room.
- Maintain a tidy, secure environment in resident rooms and activity areas.
- Clean instruments and equipment as directed.
- Assist with activity and restorative care programs as assigned.
- Document resident food and fluid intake daily as per the home’s policy. Notify registered staff of a change in resident’s regular eating habits and/or diet or texture tolerance.
- Complete daily RAI-MDS documentation as directed.



Seek support from the RAI Coordinator as required.
- Provide individualized care to each resident based on their assessed needs and plan of care.

Education

- Successful completion of an approved Personal Support Worker program that is a minimum of 600 hours in duration, including both classroom time and practical experience time.
- The Personal Support Worker program must meet the training standard published by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, dated July/October 2014. Proof of graduation issued by the education provider is required. OR
- A registered nurse or registered practical nurse with adequate skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a personal support worker and who has the appropriate current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Physical Demands

- Constant standing and walking during work periods.
- Turning, bending and lifting to assist residents, make beds, move equipment, and other related tasks.
- Finger and hand dexterity.
- Visual and hearing acuity.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada upon hire. Omni Quality Living is committed to offering accommodation to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us [email protected] THE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide strong, consistent leadership to ensure the maintenance of a cohesive and cooperative management team.
- Ensure that effective management systems, including reporting and internal control, are maintained to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, the Long-Term Care Homes Act and all OMNI Healthcare standards, policies and procedures.
- Provide Clinical Social Service Work to residents for issues including (but not limited to) ethical dilemmas, abuse and neglect, situations of risk, complex family dynamics, mental health, addictions, low income, human rights, and consent and capacity.




- Establishing therapeutic relationships with residents and families.
- Ensuring that each Residents’ self-determination is safe guarded through actively involving them in planning and decision making.
- Conducts a variety of cognitive assessments as needed (MOCA, MMSE).
- Working with the Resident, Family and the multidisciplinary team proactively to solve interpersonal or behavioural issues a resident may be experiencing.
- Locating and arranging resources. Has the ability to understand how systems interact and what resources are available for the resident.
- Mediating concerns that may arise between the resident and family or care team.
- As a multidisciplinary team member, participates in ongoing care planning, involving the resident and family at all times.
- Provides therapeutic services through individual and group counseling for residents and families, documents in the clinical record and evaluates effectiveness of these programs.
- Works to coordinate services with the Psychogeriatric Geriatric Outreach Team specific to each Resident’s unique needs if/when needed.
- Coordinate regular and relevant education for our residents, family and staff on topics related to long-term care such as dementia, grief/loss, resident bill of rights, zero tolerance of abuse and neglect, caregiver stress and resident-centered care.
- Demonstrate and promote a philosophy which reflects and promotes the OMNI mission, vision and values.
- Liaise with all other disciplines to coordinate and efficient multidisciplinary system of admission, transfer and discharge which effectively meets the needs of residents, family members, staff and the community.
- Participate in opportunities for professional development.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Education / Experience

- Diploma in Social Service Worker

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada upon hire. Omni Quality Living is committed to offering accommodation to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us [email protected]. Please note that this is an existing vacancy and AI is not used as part of the selection process.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $23.25 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Personal Support Worker (PSW) (Casual)
🏢 Omni Quality Living
📍 St. Jacobs