Personal Support Worker – Fergus


Job Title:

Personal Support Worker

Company:

County of Wellington-Wellington Terrace

Job Type:

Full Time

Close to Public Transit:

No


Days:

This position requires the ability to work all shifts, including weekends and on-call shifts, as scheduled.


Duties:

  • Reporting to the Registered Staff, the Personal Support Worker assists residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, using the principles of resident focused care
  • The Personal Support Worker, through their work, contributes to the quality of life of residents by meeting social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs and promoting independence, dignity, mobility, personal appearance, comfort, and safety

Skills:

  • Personal Support Worker Certificate from a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care approved programme or equivalent
  • Police Vulnerable Sector Check required upon hire
  • Able to work independently and as a team player on the multidisciplinary team
  • Flexible and be willing to work in all areas of the Home
  • Commitment to increase knowledge and skills on the job through in-service attendance and/or external education, especially in-services dealing with dementia or palliative care
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive history of patience, compassion, and courtesy when dealing with residents and others.Positive attitude and desire to do the best possible job at all times
  • Ability to work in any Resident Home Area
  • Ability to deliver resident focused care and customer service
  • Knowledge of Wellington Terrace policy and procedures

How to Apply:

Please apply on the County of Wellington website