Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Long Term Care
Core
Providing compassionate daily living support, mobility assistance, and personal care to residents in a long-term care home environment.
Role type
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Builds
Daily care routines and supportive care initiatives for residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Safe lifting and transfers, bathing assistance, feeding support, mobility support, personal care, nutrition support, shift reporting, care planning participation, resident observation, team collaboration, mentoring
Preferred skills
Behavioral supports, rehabilitation support, quality improvement initiatives
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assisting residents with daily living activities including safe lifts, transfers, bathing, and feeding; Working with RPNs and care teams to deliver safe, compassionate care; Completing POC tasks to ensure accurate resident information; Participating in shift reports, care conferences, and team huddles; Supporting residents with mobility, personal care, and nutrition; Creating meaningful moments by connecting with residents; Participating in specialized programs such as Behavioural Supports, Rehab, or Quality Improvement; Mentoring new team members