Personal Support Worker (PSW), Casual, Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth - #451937

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance


Date: 9 hours ago
City: Stratford, ON
Contract type: Full time
ROTARY HOSPICE STRATFORD PERTH

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Casual Position - 12hr shifts

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the interprofessional collaborative team, the PSW is responsible for the delivery of quality care to residents and families, implementing plans of care to provide emotional, social, spiritual, and personal support that reflects the needs of each resident in a home- like hospice setting.

REPORTS TO: Director of Resident Care (DRC)

DATE REQUIRED: Position will remain posted until filled.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of a PSW certificate with a recognized program
  • Current BLS certification
  • Completion of established palliative care courses such as Fundamentals and Applied Palliative Practice Skills. (APPS)
  • Willing to train suitable applicants.

Experience

  • 2 years of recent palliative care experience; experience in a hospice residence setting or a palliative unit/community assignment preferred

Requirements

  • Two Step TB test and Vulnerable Sector Check

Abilities

  • Carry out plans of care that ensures the well-being, safety and comfort of the resident.
  • Assist with duties related to the admission/discharge of a

resident as directed by the nursing team.

  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
  • Utilize observation, communication, and physical assessment skills to recognize, respond to and report changes in Resident need to the nursing team.
  • Seek out opportunities to spend time with Residents and Caregivers to support their emotional, social and spiritual

More information about Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth can be found at www.rotaryhospice.ca or by calling (519) 508-4900 ext. 550.

Interested applicants may submit a complete resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

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