Position Summary:

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) at Fairhaven is responsible for providing care to a group of residents under the direction of the RN and RPN. The PSW is responsible for providing this care in a safe and competent manner within their scope of practice.

Responsibilities:

· Provide resident assistance with daily task such as dressing, bathing, porter, grooming hair and feeding

Implement activation/resident care programs as determined by Restorative Care Nurse

· Assist with nutrition following Compliance Standards, observing food and fluid intake and report changes in resident eating habits or abilities

· Responsible for ambulates, mobilizes, transfers using effective body mechanics

· Communicates effectively in a respectful manner with residents, family, members of health care team and staff of Fairhaven

· Observes and respects residents’ rights, dignity, privacy, confidentiality and respond to resident family concerns promptly

· Participate in annual education, department in-services and adhere to Fairhaven’s policies and procedures

Qualifications:

· Must possess a valid Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate,



have successfully completed the first year of a recognized nursing program, or possess the equivalent education/experience.

· Possess strong conflict resolution skills and critical thinking skills

· Experience working in the geriatric field an asset

· Must have strong written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills

· Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

· A current Vulnerable Sector Check (max 6 months old) is required prior to starting.

· Must be available to work every other weekend, statutory holidays and varied shifts for a minimum availability of 5 days (2 shifts of availability each day) in a 2-week pay period including every other weekend.

· Candidate must be legally eligible to work in for the employer

Make a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing compassionate support and care!

Pay: $30.00-$31.32 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- In office parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Personal Support Worker (Peterborough)
🏢 Fairhaven Long Term Care
📍 Peterborough