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The Deep River and District Hospital/Four Seasons Lodge is approved to participate in the Personal Support Worker-Return of Service Program. This program provides up to $5,000 incentive to recent Persona Support Worker graduates in exchange to a six-month commitment to an eligible LTC employer. This program is directed to Personal Support Workers that have not worked as a PSW in Ontario in the six (6) months prior to being hired. Candidates must commence employment no later than September 30, 2023 to be eligible for this incentive.

Duties:

• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, using the principles of resident focused care.
• 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.
• Works as a member of the team, communicates effectively, and observes and reports changes in resident condition to the Registered Practical Nurse.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Supports and demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

Qualifications:

• Personal support worker certificate, completion of first year nursing program, or equivalent as per O. Reg. 246/22 of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021 required.
• Experience in long term care setting preferred.
• Therapeutic verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work well with others in a team approach, and adapt to changing situations required
• Computer literacy required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification required.
• Exceptional Attendance required.
• Must agree to adhere to the standards of behaviour of the organization.