About the Role
Personal Support Worker duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities may include:
• Working with elderly patients and providing one-on-one care such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping
• Ensuring the fulfillment of individual goals and needs as instructed in the client’s support plans.
• Helping clients with leisure activities
• Ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and independence of clients
• Assisting and satisfying the social and emotional needs of a client
• Documenting and recording daily care reports which may include resident incident reports, restraint monitoring, and medication administration.
• Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations set by the province or territory.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
A successful Personal Support Worker candidate possesses various prerequisite skills and qualifications for the duties of this job. Some of these may include:
Strong organizational skills while being able to maintain high standards under pressure.
Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible.
Accustomed to working with and understanding the needs of various types of patients.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Ability to work well as an independent collaborator and as a team.
Ability to comply with standard policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
Ability to use computer programs to keep accurate records and documentation.
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
Directly reports to Supervisor, Client & Staff Services, you will also need to maintain and complete data collection and reporting as needed to support the team to fulfill the clients’ service goals.
The Personal Support Worker will work with variety of partners and client/caregivers and maintain timely and transparent communication with them to create a clear understanding of all timelines, activities, and outcomes.
Education: Completion of a recognized PSW program or equivalent education offered by community colleges, vocational schools, or healthcare training institutions.
Training Program: Need to have completed a formal training program that covers personal care, assisting with daily living activities, communication skills, infection control, and basic healthcare procedures. It may also include both classroom instruction and hands-on practical experience, through clinical placement.
Certification: Need to have obtained a certification or licensure, that the individual has completed the required training and meets the standards set by relevant health authorities.
First Aid and CPR Certification: Required to hold valid First Aid and CPR certification.
Criminal Record Check: Require having a criminal record check to ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals they will be caring for.
Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, their families, coworkers and other healthcare professionals.
Compassion and Empathy: Because PSWs work closely with individuals who may be vulnerable, having a compassionate and empathetic nature is crucial.
Physical Fitness: The job of a PSW can involve physical tasks, such as lifting and assisting with mobility, so individuals should be physically capable of performing these duties.