Health Care Aide (PSW) – Casual
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Care, this position, as part of the multidisciplinary team, provides personal care and services to residents.
Principle Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, skin care, toileting, and ambulation while promoting as much independence as possible
- Assist with meal service including serving, feeding and clearing of dishes
- Clean and make residents’ bed and keep bedside units/room clean, tidy, and free of odor; Clean bed frames and mattresses according to cleaning schedule
- Remind residents of activities and appointments, and escorts them as necessary
- Under the supervision of the registered nurse, performs selected procedures, such as foot soaks, weighing, taking specimens, intake/output, and vital signs; Gives nail care to residents with normal nails and feet/hands. (Certified persons only)
- Provide conversation and stimulation to residents
- Sort and deliver residents’ personal clothing
- Work on special projects as requested by the Director of Care or Assistant Director of Care
- Refer problems and concerns to the nurse as required
- Implement bowel and bladder retraining programs, under the direction of the Registered Nurse
- Implement infection control precautions under the direction of the registered nurse
- Care for the body after death only after the registered nurse has so directed
- Responsible for residents with PDA’s
- Complete all documentation for residents including food and fluid intake, bowel and bladder records and ADL record
- Encourage resident exercise including performing exercises with them if needed
- Transfer residents safely and effectively on a daily basis according to the minimal lift policy
- Observe changes in resident condition and report to the registered nurse (including skin condition, elimination pattern, eating pattern, emergencies, etc.)
- Serve on Belmont House Committees as required
- Participate as an active member of the health care team
- Responsible for correct use of equipment such as whirlpool tub, wheelchairs and mechanical lifts
- Report any piece of equipment that is out of order and remove it from use
- Clean wheel chair, trolleys, carts and other equipment on a regular basis
- Responsible use of resources at all times
- Complete all required in-services on an annual basis
- Engage in research/training activities related to field
- Assist with instruction, training and orientation of new staff and students
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Care and/or Director of Care
Qualifications
- Committed to providing resident-focused care
- Flexibility in daily routines
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Responsive to physical, emotional and social needs of residents
- Comprehensive knowledge of health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term care
- Previous experience in a long term care setting preferred
- PSW/Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized school or program that meets the requirements outlined in the Long Term Care Act
Behavioral & Technical Skills
- Ability to interact with seniors including those that are cognitively impaired
- Excellent organizational, observational, teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong documentation skills.
- Work independently as well as within a team
- Demonstrated skill in managing aggressive behaviour using client centered approach
- Ability to articulate and demonstrate resident safety strategies
- Adheres to policies and procedures of Belmont House and regulations set out by the Ministry of Health and Long term Care at all times
- Demonstrates understanding of, and compliance with, responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and the organizations’ health and safety plans, policies and procedures. Attends Health and Safety in-services and takes action to address unsafe conditions and procedures, to ensure a healthy a safe work environment.
- Demonstrates understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, resident/tenant safety responsibilities and corresponding plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for resident/tenants. Attends resident/tenant safety in-services and takes action to address unsafe conditions and procedures.
