Casual Personal Support Worker - Riverpath Retirement

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Community College Health Care Attendant/Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent experience.
Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Background:

Two years or more experience, preferably in a geriatric setting;
Excellent communication skills;
Empathy for, and understanding of the needs of the elderly.

Personal Requirements:

Work as part of a team
Capable of adapting to different situations and change
Keen interest in working with seniors

FUNCTIONS:

Delivered and received report at the beginning and end of each shift;
Receives direction, assignment and evaluation of work from the RPN (charge nurse);
Provides care with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, etc., for each resident as assigned according to the individual care plans;
Orders supplies from the kitchen as needed and stores supplies upon receipt;
Sets-up, delivers and returns meal trays to residents as required, due to illness, injury or special circumstances as approved by the charge nurse;
Reports any changes in a residents’ physical, mental or emotional conditions to the RPN (charge nurse) and/or DOC;
Answers call bells promptly, and responds to residents needs and requests;
Assists in the preparation and serving meals;
Notifies shift supervisor in the event of an emergency and assists in implementing emergency interventions as delegated by the charge nurse or DOC;
Practices infection control protocol;
Reports all resident and staff incidents/accidents immediately to charge nurse and/or DOC;
Records on each resident’s check list daily;
Reports malfunctioning of equipment, repairs needed, fire hazards to front desk or charge nurse.