Préposé aux soins - City of Ottawa, Ottawa

Role overview

The Resident Care team is responsible for planning, collaboratively developing, managing, and implementing nursing and personal care activities, programs, services, and initiatives for residents in a municipal long-term care facility. As part of the casual personnel pool for City of Ottawa jobs, the incumbent is responsible for providing all necessary care to residents while respecting their care plan, ensuring their optimal functioning and well-being in a supportive therapeutic environment with a strong focus on safety and participation.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet specific educational, knowledge, and skill requirements to qualify for these jobs in Ottawa:

• Success of the accredited Personal Support Worker (PSW/PSSP) program meeting the standards established by the Fixing Long-Term Care Act.
• Program must include a minimum of 140 hours of practical coursework, preferably in a geriatric or long-term care environment.
• Total duration of courses and practical experience must reach 600 hours.
• Knowledge of hygiene, optimal functioning, well-being, nutrition, and elimination of residents.
• Familiarity with health care assistance habits and practices in long-term care facilities.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Knowledge of transfer and repositioning techniques for residents.
• Familiarity with rehabilitation and palliative care approaches.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety laws, including workers' rights and obligations.

Responsibilities

Selected candidates supporting administration jobs Ottawa or community services will undertake numerous duties daily:

• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Administer personal care to residents in a respectful and caring manner.
• Communicate with residents who have cognitive impairments and their families.
• Organize workload and establish priorities.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Follow the resident care plan and carry out prescribed activities.
• Report resident needs after observing physical or mental state or behavior.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Apply transfer and repositioning techniques for individuals requiring long-term care.

Why you'll love it here

Working with the City of Ottawa careers network offers competitive compensation, union representation through SCFP local 503, and meaningful work within municipal facilities. The City of Ottawa promotes diversity and inclusion, respecting the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request through the Employee Service Centre.