Hours of work: The nursing staff works a minimum of 4 hours to a maximum of 7.5 hours as per shift scheduled. For shifts over 5 hours a ½ hour unpaid meal period is added to the regular work hours. See Collective Agreement, section hours of work, Art. 16 for specifications. Salary &

Benefits:
The salary will be per Home Collective Agreement and Benefits as per Plan Package. Summary: The PSW is…
- Accountable to the Registered Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse or DOC;
- To assist residents in adequately performing activities of daily living and to perform specific intervention from individual resident care plan;
- To work closely with the inter-disciplinary Health Care Team. Key Performance Measures:
- Performance Appraisals
- Recognition / Appreciation notes
- Reinstructions / Disciplines / Grievance status
- Family / Resident Survey
- Participation to in-service
- Ability to follow Ministry Standards

Key Responsibilities
Personal Support Worker
- Performs the functions which provide for the personal care of residents with acceptable standards of skills, with a sense of responsibility and with respect for privacy.
- Assists in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition. Knows the guidelines of care of assigned residents as outlined in the residents care plans. Gives care according to these guidelines.
- Participates in the overall activation process developed by the facility to promote the well-being of each resident. This will include awareness of the resident as a whole person considering cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and restorative needs as well as awareness of activation programs within facility.
- Assists in escorting residents to specific programs and activities.

Key responsibilities
(Cont.):
- Performs personal care and selected nursing measures to promote comfort, independence and safety for the residents in accordance with our standards of resident care.
- Assists with the maintenance of records reflecting each resident’s condition, care specific treatments.




Documents on flow sheets, bath/skin flow sheets, intake / output sheets.
- Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents’ families and fellow staff, using the appropriate lines of communication (works co-operatively with families, including them in resident care needs).
- Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, clean environment for residents and personnel. Does assigned cleaning duties and fills the forms.
- Shares responsibility of the care of the equipment in the facility and the personal belongings of the residents as assigned.
- Directs all inquiries regarding residents’ care and conditions to the Charge Nurse.
- Assists in the training, guiding and supporting new staff through the orientation period.
- Recognizes safety hazards and the importance of providing a safe environment.
- Assists in maintaining a secure environment for residents and staff by following safety policies and procedures and reporting hazardous situations in the appropriate manner. Performs pre start-up inspections as required and charts as done.
- Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers and residents; complies with all Health & Safety policies and procedures when performing work.
- Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in nursing practice. Participates in facility learning needs assessment. Attends annual mandatory in-services: Fire and emergency codes, Whmis, Zero Tolerance to Abuse, Duty to Report, Whistle Blower Protection, Resident’s Rights, No Manual Lift Policy, … as required by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and Occupational Health & Safety Acts and Regulations.




- Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS or specifications from supervisor.
- Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor
- seeks first aid and fills appropriate documents.
- Participates in Fire Safety demonstrations and fire drills when on premises of Home

Key responsibilities
(Cont.):
- Maintains current related to directives/memos/policies. Respects and follows guidelines of policies and the collective agreement within the facility.
- Maintains a good attendance record according to Home policy.
- Is aware of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavors to respect and promote it.
- Specific procedures will be listed on the job routines and / or assigned by the supervisor. Key Relationships:
- Reports to the supervisor (RPN / RN) or DOC
- Builds relationships with the Administration and the departmental management team members
- Interfaces and builds relationships with service employees and contractors, residents, families, community partners and professionals, volunteers.

Qualifications:

* Must be a graduate of an approved HealthCare Aide / Personal Support Worker course or be studying in a nursing field approved by the Ministry.
* Will have experience in working with seniors and/or chronic care residents in a health care facility or equivalent. Show genuine interest in and concern for residents, demonstrate interest in upgrading knowledge / skills.
- Good physical and mental health. Demonstrates maturity and tactfulness. Has an acceptable standard of behavior and appearance.
* Must be able to communicate and write in English. Proficiency to be bilingual (French and English) is an asset. ________________________________ ___________________________________ Pay: From $26.76 per hour

Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- RRSP match Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sarsfield, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- supportive care: 1 year (preferred) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Support Worker (Sarsfield)
🏢 Sarsfield Colonial Home
📍 Sarsfield