Personal Support Worker (PSW), Facility
Core
Provide personal care and support with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.) to patients in facility settings, assisting with recovery from acute illness or aging.
Role type
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Builds
Direct patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care assistance, activities of daily living support, patient assessment, physical stamina (lifting 23 kg, repositioning), Standard First Aid, Level C CPR, vulnerable sector check compliance, English communication
Preferred skills
Additional language skills
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, assess and respond to changing patient needs, perform delegated tasks under supervision, travel between patients' residences or facilities
Seniority
Entry-level / Support staff