Position Title: Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: 3-6 month temporary contract – Full Time Night Shifts

Posting Closes/Deadline: Open until filled

Purpose of the Position

To deliver homecare to the Aamjiwnaang First Nation community members. Homecare services include Respite care and safety supervision, housekeeping services, meal preparation, personal care, assistance with routine activities of daily living, simple non-nursing bedside care, and childcare for children whose regular care taker is absent or recovering as a result of illness or accident. Reports to and works under the direction of the Home and Community Care Program Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Experience and knowledge in meeting the needs of clients and/or families.
• Following the care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in the client’s behaviour to appropriate member of the healthcare team.
• Working under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
• Performing delegated tasks (only if they are trained to perform the delegated task).
• Assisting with ambulation, positioning and transferring using mechanical lifts.
• Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing and perineal care.
• Assisting with eating, dressing and grooming.
• Documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and other findings.
• Reporting behavioural and clinical changes to the Nurse Case Manager and/or Supervisor.
• Self-actualization by helping client reach maximum potential.
• Sensitive to well-being of children, families, and those who are elderly, handicapped, disabled, ill or convalescent.
• Ability to teach basic homemaking skills through instruction and demonstration.
• Ability to use their homemaking skills in a simple, and practical manner.
• Ability to maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Overall competency in working under pressure.
• Experience in providing general care and support.
• Knowledge of home care services.
• Proficient in written and oral communication.