Personal Support Worker

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Location: [Illinois]

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Job Summary: Personal Support Workers (PSWs) are integral members of the healthcare team, providing compassionate and supportive care to individuals with physical and/or cognitive challenges. They assist clients in their homes, in retirement homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals, helping them with their daily personal care and ensuring their comfort and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Personal Care: Assist clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
2. Health Monitoring: Monitor and document the client’s physical and emotional well-being; report any significant changes to the supervising nurse or healthcare professional.
3. Meal Preparation and Feeding Assistance: Prepare nutritious meals and assist clients who have difficulty feeding themselves.
4. Medication Reminders: Provide reminders to clients to take their prescribed medications.
5. Mobility Assistance: Assist with ambulation, transfers, and range of motion exercises as needed.
6. Companionship: Provide companionship to clients, engaging in conversation, recreational activities, and social outings.
7. Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe living environment.
8. Documentation: Accurately complete all required documentation, including client care plans and incident reports.
9. Communication: Maintain effective communication with clients, families, and the healthcare team.
10. Confidentiality: Respect the privacy and confidentiality of clients and their families.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized Personal Support Worker program or equivalent.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience in a caregiving role is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate, patient, and attentive to clients’ needs.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Additional Requirements:

• Criminal background check.
• Immunization and health screening as per current public health guidelines.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends, as required.