Description:
Halton Region is seeking a compassionate individual to join their team at the Post Inn Village Long Term Care Facility in Oakville. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to residents in a family-like environment.
Job Summary:
Participate as a member of the nursing and personal care team, providing care in activities of daily living to the residents. This includes reporting changes in resident status in Point of Care and carrying out direction from registered staff.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide personal care for residents including all activities of daily living to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being.
Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and families.
Provide excellent customer service at all times. Is respectful, courteous and pleasant manner.
Provide individualized service and creates a home-like atmosphere.
Observe and report changes in the resident's status.
Record necessary data (e.g. flow sheets).
Share responsibility for the care of equipment in the Home and the personal belongings of residents.
Work co-operatively with team members.
Receive direction from registered staff.
Participate in quality improvement activities as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
Secondary School Graduation Diploma and a Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized college.
Team oriented with excellent communication skills.
Understanding of the Residents' Bill of Rights and Compliance Standards as set out by the Ministry of Long-Term Care.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and adapt to resident needs.
Previous experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation or care setting.
Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA).
Familiarity with basic computer functionality, experience with Point Click Care (PCC), or Point of Care (POC).
Working/ Employment Conditions:
Working Conditions:
Must be able to work shifts.
Must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the care and assistance of residents.
Employment Conditions:
Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.
Current (obtained within the past six (6) months) two-step tuberculosis test or Quanti-FERON-TB Gold plus test by the first day of employment.
Halton Region is dedicated to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applications will be accepted online, and accommodations can be made for those unable to apply online. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Personal information collected will be used solely for employment purposes.
