ABOUT SHALOM VILLAGE
Shalom Village is a non-profit campus of care that specializes in the health and wellbeing of Hamilton area seniors. We provide an unwavering commitment to making every day the best day possible for the seniors who depend on Shalom Village services and programs.
Job Description:
Personal Support Worker (PSW) team members of Shalom Village support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents. As key members of our multidisciplinary teams, our PSW members understand residents’ individual needs and consistently adhere to and contribute to plans of care.
Personal Support Workers (PSW) at Shalom Village foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the care team to deliver holistic and safe care to our residents as well as meeting our residents’ quality of life requests.
Our Personal Support Workers (PSW) follow plans of care (or service plans) in accordance with the direction of the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and Registered Nurses (RNs) and are quickly able to identify and report any changes in the resident’s well-being to the Nursing leadership team members.
Responsibilities:
Focusing on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and assisting clients to complete day-to-day tasks that they are either entirely unable or have some difficulty completing on their own. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and training is provided to all staff.
All candidates must be willing and able to perform activities of daily living tasks including, but not limited to; personal care (including peri-care, bladder / bowel care, bathing, grooming, etc.). Experience using lifts is an asset, however training on site will be provided.
Perform all duties in accordance with the Mission Statement, Organizational, Philosophy and administrative policies and standards of Shalom Village.
Provides or assists the Registered Nurse and Registered Practical Nurse with personal care of the residents as per the care plan.
Ambulates, mobilizes and transfers residents according to care plan.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities in Nursing.
Other related duties as assigned/required per the Director of Care.
Requirements:
Valid PSW Certificate Program with a minimum of 600 hours in duration that meets the requirements in subsection (3).O. Reg 79/10, s. 47 (1) of the LTCH Act, 2007
Experience in long-term care facility or community college health care aide program, which included a supervised clinical component similar to that offered by Mohawk College.
Current CPR Level C
Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada as specified, and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $23.04-$25.26 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
