Personal Support Workers assist with the tasks of daily living that range in services determined by the individual needs of each client or resident including individuals with physical and mental disabilities and seniors. They contribute to the quality of life of individuals who live in facilities and at home by promoting their independence, dignity, social, emotional and physical well-being; including mobility, personal appearance, comfort and safety.
Role & Responsibilities
Personal Support Workers are the front line staff providing direct client-centered care that promote and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for clients and their families. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Following the care plan including observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in client’s behavior to health care team
Working under the supervision of Registered Healthcare Professionals such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Assisting with ambulation, positioning and transferring using mechanical lifts such as a Hoyer lift
Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing and perineal care
Assisting with eating, dressing and grooming
Assisting nursing staff by answering call bells (Hospitals and Long-Term care homes)
Performing sitter duty or patient watch for confused patients in clinical care settings
Computer or paper documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and other findings
Careers
Community home care agencies
Long-term care facilities
Retirement homes
Alzheimer’s programs
Hospice and Group homes
Hospitals
School assistants for special needs children
Adult Day Care programs
Private duty or Home care
