Hospice Care Ottawa - Internal Posting

Posting Date: September 25, 2024Reference No: 024-056-PSW-MDEPosition: 0.60 FTE Part-Time Bilingual Permanent Personal Support Worker (PSW) Location: La Maison de L'Est Compensation: $22.46 to $26.88 an hour as outlined in Collective AgreementClosing Date: October 2 2024, 4:00 PMPosition Summary:A staff PSW position in our community-based Hospice residence. This position has 12 shifts in the four-week rotation regularly scheduled at la Maison de l'Est. Based on staffing needs, the successful applicant can pick up extra shifts up to full-time hours. All staff may be required to transfer to the alternate site for a shift urgency in rare circumstances. The successful applicant Key Responsibilities:Plans, coordinates, delivers and supports a team to provide day to day end-of-life palliative care for the residents in the Hospice and their families and/or significant others.
Reporting relationship:Reports to the Team Leader(s) and/or the Director of Residence Care or Nurse in Charge.
Qualifications & Background:

Personal Support Worker Certificate/Diploma

LEAP for PSW's/PACE - or willingness to obtain within 6 months

Current CPR

Physically able to assist bedridden and disabled patients

A strong sense of dedication to the mission, vision and values of Hospice Care Ottawa

Knowledge and experience in Hospice Palliative Care

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Understands Ethics as they relate to Hospice Palliative Care

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to give and take direction

Bilingualism is required

COVID-19: Proof of full vaccination is required and ability to continue to comply with our vaccination policy.
Key Performance Indicators:1. Quantitative and measurable results expected2. Qualitative results to be achieved contributing to the success of the incumbent.

• Provides guidance and direction to Residence Volunteers as necessary
• Ensures that personal care to patients is carried out appropriately
• Administers treatments to residents as prescribed
• Provides emotional support to residents and families/significant others as appropriate. Refers family members to the Family Support Program as necessary
• Maintains records through appropriate charting, ensuring confidentiality
• Reports routinely to the Team Lead/Director of Care
• Carries out the appropriate procedures when a patient dies
• Carries out duties and responsibilities as designated by the Team Leads in his/her absence.
• Participates in daily shift change meetings
• Liaises with physicians as necessary
• Liaises with Pharmacies as necessary
• Mentors new staff
• Participates in Student mentorship as required
• Participates in education opportunities (providing and receiving)
• Participates in annual Hospice Health and Safety Update(s) and Skills Week
• Participates regularly in Residence team meetings
• Participates on committees as required
• Participates in Hospice activities (i.e. Hike, Volunteer appreciation)

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this role. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming application from individuals with diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

The rate of pay falls under the wage schedule of the collective agreement. There are group benefits and paid personal/sick leave offered with this position.