Personal Support Worker (Up to 6) (eligible RN or RPN students) (TPT) SEIU 10.21
Norfolk County, Canada
Job Description
If you are a full time student in a program working towards being a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse you have the ability to work in the role of Personal Support Worker if you have completed the first year of your program.
This role will allow you to gain experience in your field while being scheduled for relief purposes from May through August, 2021. Must be willing to work shift work which could include days, evenings and nights as well as weekends and holidays.
Scope of Position:
Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Staff and as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, to provide and assist Residents with daily personal care using a Resident centered model, being aware of the whole persons’ emotional, physical, intellectual, cultural and spiritual needs.
Position Description:
- Provide daily personal care for the Residents, using a personal centered model.
- Observe and report any changes in the Resident’s needs to the Registered staff.
- Clean specified nursing / Resident equipment.
- Report any maintenance/safety requirements and/or shortages of equipment/supplies required to complete his/her work to the Registered Staff.
- Attend at and/or provide information to the following: interdisciplinary team meetings, Nursing Department meetings and Nursing report sessions with Registered Staff.
- Participate as a team member in providing Resident centered care and service.
- Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and Safety standards, guidelines and legislation.
- Participate in annual mandatory education as per MOHLTC regulations as well as in-service educational opportunities.
- To adhere to infection control policies, procedures, protocols, routines and additional practices as required.
- Maintain awareness (at all times) of emergency procedures; participate in drills and associated educational opportunities.
- Complete required documentation.
- Be aware of and comply with all Corporate and home policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience:
- Students must provide proof they are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or institution of higher learning on a full-time basis in RN or RPN program
- be returning to school full-time at the next available term and have completed the first year of their program. Proof of enrollment must be provided upon application submission.
- Previous experience in a long term care home an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
- Good communication skills (both oral and written).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collectively and with cooperation to achieve quality care for the Residents of the home and as a team member, accept mutual accountability for the quality of care provided.
- Ability to operate general office equipment, Resident lifting and assistive devices, and general medical equipment.
- Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Benefits
Status: Temporary Part Time (date of hire until approximately August 31, 2021)
Employee Group: SEIU 1 Canada
Salary: $24.362 - $25.432 per hour ($1 less per hour for probationary period)
Department: Norview Lodge
Division: Health and Social Services
Reports To: Supervisor, Nursing and Personal Care
Location: Norview Lodge, Simcoe
Posting Period: March 29, 2021 April 13, 2021
The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.