Personal Support Worker, Full-Time, Greenwood Court

Full-Time

Greenwood Court, Tri-County Mennonite Homes
Stratford, ON

The Personal Support Worker will be an integral member of the Nursing team. This position is responsible for but not limited to providing for the basic care and needs of residents, performing specific interventions from individual resident care plans and assist in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition.

We are looking for candidates with a great attitude to join our team.

Wage:

• Personal Support Worker certificate from an accredited Ontario Community College or a Registered Private College is required

• Comprehensive skills and knowledge of providing person-centered care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures of the Retirement Homes Act and the Home is required
• Medication administration experience is preferred (We will provide training for medication administration as this is a requirement of the job)
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and respects and promotes these rights

• Effective customer service skills and a demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, for example, lifting/transferring residents is required
• Ability to meet professional clinical infection protocols
• Ability to deal with responsive behaviour
• Basic computer skills are an asset
• Effective communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively