Personal Support Workers are governed under the “Unregulated Care Providers’ (UCP category as identified by the College of Nurses. The Personal Support Worker assists and supports the nursing process utilizing the knowledge, skills and abilities that they acquire during their PSW training. The PSW works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).

Summary
Personal Support Workers are governed under the “Unregulated Care Providers’ (UCP category as identified by the College of Nurses. The Personal Support Worker assists and supports the nursing process utilizing the knowledge, skills and abilities that they acquire during their PSW training. The PSW works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).

Job Duties

Assessment of clients including taking vital signs (if appropriately trained), height, weight, fluid intake and output

Observe and document any changes in a client’s physical or mental condition and report changes and concerns to the nurse and/or Manager

Provide essential daily care and emotional support to clients

Assist with meal preparation

Assist with medication reminders

Development of care plans in collaboration with the nurse

Provide client care including helping with providing personal hygiene

Provides for the safety and well being of the individual client

Assist with light housekeeping duties

Pick up medications at the pharmacy as needed

Assist the nursing staff as needed





Other relevant duties as assigned

Perform administrative duties in support of the organization’s goals and objectives

Complete documentation within the electronic database in an accurate and timely manner per NTHC policy

Engage in career development to maintain current skills and knowledge regarding the scope of the position

Assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s quality improvement initiatives

Requirements
Mandatory

Completion of a Personal Support Worker Certificate

Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks required

Current CPR C and First Aid Certification

Valid Class G driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Preferred

Experience working in First Nation communities, knowledge of traditions and customs

Experience working within an electronic medical record system

Knowledge

Knowledge of the First Nation communities of Manitoulin Island

Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture

Skills

Skilled in interpersonal relations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset

Work Conditions

Frequent long-distance travel required

Services are delivered across Manitoulin Island and area to Anishinabek individuals

May require use of interpreters for clients where Ojibwe is their first language

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📌 Unregulated Care Provider/Personal Support Worker (PSW) (Ontario)
🏢 Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
📍 Ontario