Personal Support Worker, Veterans Care Program
- London, ON, Canada
Salary Range: $30.44 - $30.77 /hour · Full-time
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Veterans Care Program
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
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Salary Range: $30.44 - $30.77 /hour
It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.
The Veterans Care Program assists war service Veterans whose daily functioning and health is affected by chronic illnesses as well as physical and mental health problems, which may include dementia. We support Veterans to be as independent as possible and to reach their full capability within a safe environment. Families are key partners in our care team and are supported by the team to adjust and adapt to the changing needs of their issues. You will provide quality care and work within a comprehensive interdisciplinary team to promote the health and well-being and meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Veterans requiring substantial assistance with activities of daily family member.
The Personal Support Worker will assist the interdisciplinary team to provide support with the activities of daily living to patients and residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.
Essential Qualifications
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Job Share
Salary Range: $30.44 - $30.77 /hour
It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.
The Veterans Care Program assists war service Veterans whose daily functioning and health is affected by chronic illnesses as well as physical and mental health problems, which may include dementia. We support Veterans to be as independent as possible and to reach their full capability within a safe environment. Families are key partners in our care team and are supported by the team to adjust and adapt to the changing needs of their issues. You will provide quality care and work within a comprehensive interdisciplinary team to promote the health and well-being and meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Veterans requiring substantial assistance with activities of daily family member.
The Personal Support Worker will assist the interdisciplinary team to provide support with the activities of daily living to patients and residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse.
Essential Qualifications
- Graduate of a Personal Support Worker Certificate Program from an accredited education facility
- Proof of registration with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) (External Applicants Only)
- Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
- Experience and knowledge of the care needs of long term and continuing care patients
- Capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships
- Ability to work in the team environment
- Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to apply effective body mechanics and meet the physical demands of the position which includes heavy lifting, bending, standing, walking, pushing, pulling
- Demonstrated flexibility, observational and organizational skills
- Secondary (High) School Diploma
- Proficiency in French would be an asset
- Experience and knowledge in the care of individuals with dementia
- Working knowledge of computer systems
- GPA training
- St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties
- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing
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Responsibilities
Provide personal support and assistance with activities of daily living to Veterans and other patients or residents, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse. Work with the interdisciplinary team to promote health and well-being and address Veterans’ social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Requirements
A Personal Support Worker certificate from an accredited education facility and registration with HSCPOA for external applicants are required, along with knowledge of safety practices and long-term or continuing care. Applicants should demonstrate teamwork, communication, interpersonal, observational, organizational, and physical capabilities; a high school diploma, dementia-care experience, French proficiency, computer knowledge, and GPA training are preferred or assets.
Skills
- Activities Of Daily Living Support
- Long-Term And Continuing Care
- Dementia Care
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Body Mechanics
- Physical Stamina
- Flexibility
- Observation
- Organization
- Safety Culture
- Computer Systems
- Teaching
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Education
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Veterans Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Long-Term Care
- Continuing Care
- Dementia Care
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Practical Nurse
- Health And Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority
- Safety Culture
- Occupational Health And Safety Act
- Body Mechanics
- Patient And Resident Care
- Immunization
- Tuberculosis Skin Testing
- GPA Training
- Teaching And Research
- Computer Systems
- French