Personal Support Worker
Sherwood Park Manor
- Brockville, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-partiel
- To demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and objectives of the nursing department of Sherwood Park Manor.
- Participate in the overall activation and restoration process developed by Sherwood Park Manor to promote the well-being of each resident.
- Observe and report changes in the resident's physical, social and emotional condition.
- Assist residents with daily activities of living and the provision of palliative care.
- Complete documentation in accordance with Sherwood Park Manor’s policies and procedures.
- To follow safe practices by using proper body mechanics, adhering to transfer/lift policies and procedures.
- Adhere to proper infection control best practices.
- Follow all policies and procedures of the home.
- To perform additional related duties as required.
- Completion of an approved Personal Support Worker Program.
- Experience and passion to work in a Long Term Care environment.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Experience using Point of Care software program.
- Maintain positive relationships with other multidisciplinary team members, families and the public.
- Ability to follow direction and work as a member of a team.
- Demonstrate effective, professional oral and written communication.
- Encourage effective teamwork as a positive role model for other staff.
- Interact tactfully and courteously with residents, families and visitors.
- Have the capacity to deal with distractions and multiple demands on one’s time.
- The maturity to assume accountability for one’s own actions.
- Stand and walk for long periods
- Sit for short periods
- Bend, stoop, and carry
- Push/pull wheeled equipment
- Safely transfer and lift (up to 20 kg.) in accordance with Sherwood Park Manor’s transfer and lift procedures
- Work day, evening, night shifts; weekends, holidays and for call-in shifts.
- Must have an up to date 2 –step TB test.