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Personal Support Worker

Newmarket, Ontario

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About the role

Margaret Bahen Hospice, part of the Better Living family of organizations, has a casual opening for the position of Personal Support Worker. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assistance with all activities of daily life, as well as the end of life care to Residents and their Caregivers. PSW will work as part of the transdisciplinary
team to implement the plan of care; to provide a home-like environment; emotional, social and spiritual support; and personal care that reflects the individual needs and preferences of each Resident.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to:
Provide the Resident with assistance, as required, to move throughout the hospice, using the plan of care to ensure transfers, lifts and other physical assistance is provided safely.
Prepare, deliver, and assist with meals as requested or required by the Resident
Complete terminal cleans of Resident rooms in accordance with best practice standards and the policies of the hospice as required.
Participate in transdisciplinary meetings, rounds, family conferences and committees as requested or required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assistance with all activities of daily life, as well as the end of life care to Residents and their Caregivers.
to provide a home-like environment
and personal care that reflects the individual needs and preferences of each Resident.
The successful candidates for this position must possess the following qualifications:
Post graduate training in hospice or palliative care preferred.
Preference is given to individuals with work experience in hospice or palliative care.
Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening within one month of employment.

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