Resident Assistant (Personal Support Worker), Senior's Health

Position Summary
Resident Assistant, Nursing and Personal Care Services, Seniors’ Health Centre:
Your goal in this position is to assist nursing personnel in providing personal care to residents and perform such procedures and treatments for which you have received special instructions. You will also perform other duties associated with the activities of daily living of the residents. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will
Perform all duties in accordance with legislation, the Mission Statement, Organizational Philosophy and Administrative policies and procedures of the Seniors’ Health Centre
Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Practical Nurse in providing personal care to the residents
Communicate effectively with elderly people and colleagues
Cooperate as a member of a health care team
Have an interest in, and the ability to work with the elderly

Qualifications
Completed Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate from a College of Applied Arts and Technology
Registered and in good standing with The Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA)
Long term care experience, preferred
Skilled in Point of Care (POC), preferred
Successful candidates must either have a current Vulnerable Sector Check within six (6) months or obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to their start date
Bilingualism in French/English an asset