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Join Our Team as a Personal Support Worker – Nursing Care!

Company: Hospice Fredericton

Job Category: Health and Wellness

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others? At Hospice Fredericton, we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Worker (PSW) to join our dynamic team. This is an incredible opportunity to provide nursing care in a supportive environment and contribute to enhancing the quality of life for patients.

What You'll Do

As a Personal Support Worker, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Performing various duties related to patient care and comfort
• Taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
• Administering suppositories, colonic irrigations, and enemas
• Feeding patients and serving meal trays
• Transporting patients using wheelchairs or stretchers
• Bathing, dressing, and grooming patients
• Maintaining cleanliness by making beds and organizing patients' rooms
• Responding to call signals to determine patients' needs
• Weighing, lifting, turning, and positioning patients
• Carrying out additional tasks as required for patient care

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years
• Experience: 2 to less than 3 years in a similar role
• Certificates: Nursing Aide Certificate and Health Care Aide Certificate

Work Setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

This role requires strong physical stamina and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Key aspects include:

• Ability to handle repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail and organized approach
• Standing for extended periods and performing physically demanding tasks
• Bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking
• Handling weights exceeding 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Suitability

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Client focus and dependability
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication
• Flexibility, initiative, and judgment
• Reliability and ability to work as part of a team
• Patience and interpersonal awareness

Security Clearance

All candidates must meet the following security requirements:

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work Schedule

This is a casual position with flexible hours ranging from 7.5 to 40 hours per week. English is the primary work language.

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $20.00 to $22.00, with the exact amount to be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

About Hospice Fredericton

At Hospice Fredericton, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care to patients and their families. Our team values integrity, respect, and excellence in health and wellness. Join us in our mission to deliver outstanding support and make a difference in our community.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a caring and professional team, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.