Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Tendercare
Core
Provides direct personal support and care to patients in long-term care, fulfilling physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Role type
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Builds
Direct care services for long-term care residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ambulation assistance, feeding assistance, bathing and grooming, emotional and social support, palliative care, care planning systems, documentation, infection control compliance
Preferred skills
Cantonese or Mandarin language ability
Responsibilities
Assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming; encourages participation in activity programs; provides meal service and nourishment delivery; offers emotional and social support including palliative care; adheres to safety and infection control policies; consults with supervisors on unit activities; participates in care conferences and documentation.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC