Personal Support Worker

J.W. MacIntosh Community Support Services

Providing Housing and Community Support Services since 1983
4324 Villa Drive, Box 227 Williamsburg, ON K0C 2H0

613-535-2924 ~ [email protected]

Position Title: Personal Support Worker

Reports to: Respite Supervisor/Supportive Housing Supervisor/Assisted Living

Supervisor/Adult Day Coordinator

Purpose: To provide client focused support and respite care to individuals, their families

and/or caregivers. The PSW promotes client independence and well-being while

working as a member of the health care team under the direction of the J.W.

MacIntosh Community Support Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• To implement personal and home support services according to the plan of service. With the

assistance of the supervisors, the PSW contributes to the development of the care plan.

• To monitor and report changes that necessitate revisions of the care plan.

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of health and safety.

• Adhere to all J.W. MacIntosh CSS policies and procedures

• Demonstrate a professional manner

• Participate in In-Service and training as required to maintain and upgrade competency.

• Perform personal/home support tasks that may include:

Personal/Hygiene Care:

Skin care and monitoring

Peri-care

Dressing/Bathing

Toileting

Mobility

Assistance in walking, climbing stairs, transferring in and out of bed/chair/vehicle

Positioning/Comfort measures

Safety

Monitor and maintain safety within the clients’ environment.

Report any safety concerns to J.W. MacIntosh C.S.S. Supervisors

Home Management

Planning and preparing nutritious meals

Shopping

Light Household cleaning

Laundry

Caregiver Relief

Family Support

Observing social and emotional needs of the client and family/caregivers.

Accompanying client to appointments/outings

Providing companionship to clients and their families, and/or participation in

activities or hobbies that engage the client and provide mental activation/stimulation.

Medication Assistance

The PSW provides assistance with medication according to J.W. MacIntosh CSS

guidelines and policies

Provide standard First Aid/CPR if necessary, to the PSW’s level of

competence/training.

• Ensure all information regarding tenants, clients and the business of J.W. MacIntosh CSS is kept

in confidence;

Quality and Risk Management:

• Works with management and front line staff to develop and maintain Quality Improvement

Plans, using best practices for day-to-day operations;

• Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of the organization

(i.e. universal precautions, etc.)

• Demonstrates knowledge of components of quality and risk management (i.e. infection control,

client safety, incident reports)

• Participates in the quality improvement process, including program evaluation and

performance measurement

• Seeks input from clients to assure that service meets expectations (i.e. client surveys)

Health and Safety:

• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation,

regulations, and J.W. MacIntosh CSS policies and procedures

• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of WHMIS in the workplace (i.e. biohazard)

• Wears and/or uses any/all protective equipment or clothing provided by J.W. MacIntosh CSS as

per guidelines

• Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is

aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker;

• Recognize and reports any health and safety issue and/or hazards

• Does not use or operate any equipment, machine, or device, or work in a manner that may

endanger him/herself or any other worker

• Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation,

and J.W. MacIntosh CSS policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents (i.e. WSIB

injuries)

• This is a safety sensitive position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Personal Support Worker course from a recognized program or equivalent

• Current certification in standard Level First Aid/CPR

• Ability to assess and respond to client’s needs

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and be time efficient.

• Demonstrate knowledge of physical, emotional, and social needs of the elderly, the physically

disabled adult, and the terminally ill.

• Demonstrated commitment to client safety

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written

• Must provide own transportation.

• Food Safety Course (Within the last 5 years)

I have read, understood and agree to comply with this position description. I agree to comply with all

policies and procedures.