Personal Support Worker
Posted on 06-Apr-2021 by The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie
Location Nipissing, North Bay
Job Description:
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Job Description:
St. Joseph’s Motherhouse
St. Joseph’s Motherhouse is home to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie.
We are a Catholic organization guided by the core values of Dignity, Excellence, Justice, Respect, and Trust with a focus on building a culture of care.
The mission of St. Joseph’s Motherhouse is to provide hospitality, care, and compassion in a supportive environment to all who live, work and visit.
WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PERMANENT PART TIME (Unionized position)
HOURS OF WORK: Days X* Evenings X* Week-ends X* Nights X*
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Have Knowledge and understanding of the role of the PSW in providing competent and respectful care while meeting the physical and emotional needs of each Sister/Resident
· Have working knowledge of dementia care and behaviours
· Preference will be given to candidates with positive attitude, pleasant personality, dignified appearance and behaviour, good work habits and work well in team setting
EDUCATION:
Current PSW Certificate or Nursing student
EXPERIENCE:
Placement experience considered
Long Term Care Facility or equivalent.
Providing care to those with dementia/behaviours