T/26-131) Personal Support Worker
- LTC (Temporary Part time) Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse,or other regulated health care professional, the Personal Support Worker(PSW) performs assigned functions as unregulated care providers, that supportthe health care team in assisting residents in activities of daily living,and supports the effective operations of resident care areas. The PSW shall provide resident careconsistent with the unit specific duties and statement of limitations of thePSW classification and in accordance with all SJHCG policies and procedures. Performs all duties in accordance with the MissionStatement and policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Health Centre asadopted from the Ministry of Long-Term Care guidelines. The Helping Role preservingthe personhood of residents maximizingthe individual’s participation and control encouragingand supporting individuals’ families to participate in care The Provision of Resident 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, and reporting of intake) assisting with urinary and bowel elimination (toileting, utilizing continence products, emptying of urinary and colostomy drainage bags, and reporting of output) promoting comfort by assisting with positioning, mobility,



and ambulation as per careplan (positioning and turning of residents; using mechanical lifts appropriately; promoting skin integrity (providing good skin care through washing, positioning, and turning of residents; Immediately correcting if possible and reporting any situations that can or will effect the health and safety of the resident. assisting with passive and active range of motion exercises when appropriate demonstrating enthusiasm for working with older adults and their families developing and preserving therapeutic PSW/resident relationships while maintaining boundaries developing and preserving collaborative relationships among members of the health careteam Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices contributing to the quality of working life of peers and colleagues improving the quality of life of residents through the ‘enhanced living model’ of practice learning and using new concepts and approaches in the care of older adults participating in improving the care provided to older adults consulting with peers and other health providers in approaches in the care of older adults contributing to and utilizing the established plan of care for the residents showing an interest in profession by projecting a competent, professional image through attitudes, actions,



and appearance participating in research and continuous quality improvement activities for improving the care provided to older adults recording documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures Personal Support Worker certificate or diploma that meets program requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for an Ontario postsecondary institution or district school board Experience in long term care preferred Joseph’s Health Centre Guelphis an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph 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. 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. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or select applicants for this position. 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.

📌 (T/26-131) Personal Support Worker (Guelph)
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