Job description
Reports to: General Manager Qualifications 1) Personal Support Worker Program Certificate(or equivalent experience/enrolled education) 2) Knowledge of general nursing process and diagnosis 3) Experience in geriatrics an asset 4) Current Certification in CPR and First Aid required 5) Clear Vulnerable Persons Screening dated within past ten months required at interview 6) Clear TB skin test results dated within 14 days prior to employment start date 7) Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral 8) Good communication skills 9) Familiar with ORCA’s “Commitment to Residents” and “Code of Ethics” 10) Willingness to keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures and to participate fully in all mandatory training sessions Duties 1) PSW/UPS's take instruction from the Wellness Manager & Director of Care 2) Assess resident's condition by recognizing signs and symptoms and reporting changes to the manager 3) Provide assistance with activities of daily living care, in accordance with established policies, physician orders and nursing standards 4) Provide care and comfort to all residents 5) Answer call bells and assist residents as necessary 6) Assist the Nurse on Duty as time and abilities permit 7) Encourage and assist residents in attending activities and events 8) Work closely with other departments, including Housekeeping, Food Services and Activities 9) Participate in staff development, safety quality assurance, environmental and infection control programs, Fire Safety and Mock Disaster procedures 10) Complete daily, weekly and monthly duties and reports as per procedures 11) Complete all nursing documentation in accordance with standards 12) Assist residents with personal hygiene and bathing as per schedule 13) Adhere to all established policies and procedures 14) Report all accidents or incidents involving residents, families, visitors, equipment,



premises and/or personnel to the Wellness Mnager or General Manager, as appropriate 15) Assist with monthly blood pressures, temperatures and weights, as assigned 16) Assist residents with ambulation where necessary 17) Provide extra assistance to residents with severe mobility or vision impairment 18) Provide emergency first aid / nursing care until appropriate medical care is available 19) Assist with admission, transfer and/or discharge of residents as needed 20) Assist with serving meals and beverages and clearing of tables in the dining room 21) At all times, remain courteous with staff, residents, family members and visitors 22) Provide information regarding the facility to potential residents and gather contact information for follow up and appointment booking 23) Other duties as assigned by the General Manager Unlicensed health care workers may administer certain medications, provided they are trained and meet the requirements of our medication administration policy. If you are so qualified, you will also be responsible for: 1. the administration of medications and treatments as ordered by residents' physicians within your limitations as set by the College of Nurses; 2. Maintaining the MARS sheet 3. the safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys

Job Type
s: Casual (Shifts By Call In Basis
- not scheduled regularly) COVID-19 considerations: Staff must wear a mask during their entire shift

Job Type
s: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual Pay: $18.73-$21.70 per hour

Benefits:
- On-site gym
- In office parking Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bracebridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s):
- Must have Retirement Home or LTC experience

Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:
- supportive care: 1 year (preferred) Language:
- English (required) Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (required)

Location:
- Bracebridge, ON (required) Work

Location:
In person

📌 PSW/ UCP (Bracebridge)
🏢 Walford Group
📍 Bracebridge