r/OntarioNurses • u/Weekly_Wolf6190 • 7h ago

General non job search discussion Hello

Hello Everyone

Hope everyone is having a good evening.

I am a PN student who is in they last year just got a job as a care support ass in a long term care. My question is this a good job for a PN student to start with and work it way up to a psw someday

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u/Accomplished-Bit-884 5h ago

Anything in Healthcare is a good starting job for a nursing student. Congrats!

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u/Key-Pickle5609 7h ago

What is a care support ass?

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u/Weekly_Wolf6190 7h ago

case support assistant
How You’ll Succeed

  • Provide day-to-day care and support to residents, ensuring a warm, safe environment that promotes comfort, dignity, and well-being.
  • Support residents in preparing for and attending Care Community events that enhance engagement and overall quality of life.
  • Act as a resident companion, offering comfort, emotional support, and meaningful social interaction.
  • Assist with meal service, including table and tray preparation, serving food, beverages, and accompaniments.
  • Complete housekeeping and laundry duties as directed, including bed making, restocking supplies, organizing closets, cleaning bedside areas, and transporting personal laundry to and from resident rooms.
  • Participate in resident admissions, orientations, and transfers as directed.
  • Transport residents to and from their rooms, dining areas, recreational activities, and the health office as required.

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u/lobocodo RN 7h ago

why did u need ai for this 😭

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u/Weekly_Wolf6190 6h ago

I did not use ai. I got it from the job posting.

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u/stormdarkmaiden 5h ago

This reads more like the job expectations

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u/GeneralAggressive345 5h ago

What is the difference of a PSW to Care Support Assistant?