Full TimeLondon
Personal Support Worker / Health Care Aide-DS032
City of London
Industry
Government and public
Used for board diversity caps
Location
London, ON
Forest City Insider-only location gate
Schedule
Full Time
On-site
Pay
Not listed
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Source
Company Site
careers.london.ca
Freshness
Today
Closes Sep 30
About the role
4006 Employee Group: Dearness Service Service Area: Social and Health Development Division: Long-Term Care Job Type: Casual # of Openings: 10 Working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or the Registered Practical Nurse and following the policies and procedures outlined by the home. The PSW provides personal care to residents to meet their physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs. PSW’s /HCA’s are active members of the interdisciplinary team, and assist in the planning, implementing and ongoing evaluation of individualized plans of care within the philosophy of care of the home.
What you'll do
- A. Care Delivery:
- Support continuity of care with a primary care assignment.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL) as per their plan of care and under the direction of an RN or RPN in order to promote the comfort and safety of residents. These activities include:
- bathing and dressing, shampooing hair, mouth care (routine and special), skin care meal service and feeding assistance
- provide verbal input to resident assessments, quarterly reviews and care plan updates
- reporting meal intake
- Intake & Output as applicable
- grooming including nail care, (except in diabetics) and shaving
- ambulation with or without aids
- carrying out established programs for toileting, physio, activity, and life enrichment programs
- reactivation and rehabilitation
- lifting and transporting residents using mechanical devices as applicable
What you'll bring
- Successful completion of Grade 12 in the Province of Ontario or equivalent.
- Personal Support Workers have completed the Personal Support Workers certificate program through a recognized College or educational institution.
- Experience in a long-term care setting is preferable.
- An ability to take direction as well as understanding policies and procedures is required.
- A caring and empathetic attitude is crucial as well as working pro-actively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Understanding of the definition of Elder Abuse.
- Current CPR & First Aid.
- Registration with HSCPOA is a requirement of this job and/or could be a condition of employment.
Benefits
- & Other Information: Start: $30.
- 1040 Hrs/6 month rate: $30.
- 2080 Hrs/1 year rate: $31.
- The above rates include the PWE rates for 2026.
- This posting is for multiple casual permanent opportunities.
- This position is arranged to be fully in-person.
- Police Record Check The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated within the last 6 months.
Posted Today · Closes Sep 30