Summary:

 

Personal Support Workers are governed under the “Unregulated Care Providers’ (UCP category as identified by the College of Nurses. The Personal Support Worker assists and supports the nursing process utilizing the knowledge, skills and abilities that they acquire during their PSW training. The PSW works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).

 

·        Assessment of clients including taking vital signs (if appropriately trained), height, weight, fluid intake and output

·        Observe and document any changes in a client’s physical or mental condition and report changes and concerns to the nurse and/or Manager

·        Provide essential daily care and emotional support to clients

·        Assist with meal preparation

·        Assist with medication reminders

·        Development of care plans in collaboration with the nurse

·        Provide client care including helping with providing personal hygiene

·        Provides for the safety and well being of the individual client

·        Assist with light housekeeping duties

·        Pick up medications at the pharmacy as needed

·        Assist the nursing staff as needed

·        Other relevant duties as assigned

 

·        Complete documentation within the electronic database in an accurate and timely manner per NTHC policy

·        Engage in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge regarding the scope of the position

·        Assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s quality improvement initiatives

 

·        Completion of a Personal Support Worker Certificate

·        Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks required

·        Current CPR C and First Aid Certification

·        Valid Class G driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

·        Experience working in First Nation communities, knowledge of traditions and customs

·        Experience working within an electronic medical record system

 

·        Knowledge of the First Nation communities of Manitoulin Island

·        Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture

·        Skilled in interpersonal relations

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office

 

·        Ability to work autonomously

·        Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset

 

·        Frequent long-distance travel required

·        Services are delivered across Manitoulin Island and area to Anishinabek individuals

·        May require use of interpreters for clients where Ojibwe is their first language