Care Support Assistant | Temporary Full Time Evening

Sienna Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is hiring a Care Support Assistant for Cheltenham Community in North York, Ontario. This entry-friendly role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and warmth in daily interactions with residents.

You will help with meals, transport residents, and support activities while complying with health and safety standards and background checks. Competitive wage aligned with collective agreements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Safe Food Handling and WHMIS certificates required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Effective communication with residents, families and visitors.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Must pass Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario).
• Must meet provincial police check and TB screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day care and support to residents in a warm, safe environment.
• Assist residents to attend Community events for positive experiences.
• Act as resident companion; provide comfort and companionship.
• Assist with table/tray prep, serving beverages and food.
• Complete laundry, housekeeping, restocking, and organizing rooms.
• Participate in admission orientation and transfers as directed.
• Transport residents to activities, health office, and dining areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Warmth in care

English communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Safe Food Handling Certificate

WHMIS certificate

Job description

Care Support Assistant

Cheltenham Community - North York

Rate of Pay: $20.98 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for a new position

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Care Support Assistant is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

Typical day responsibilities

• Provide day to day care and support to each individual resident; to offer a warm, safe environment for each resident, ensuring their comfort and welfare needs are met.
• Support the residents to prepare and transport to Care Community events that promote a positive resident experience.
• Acts as a resident companion as directed; provides comfort and support and companionship to the residents.
• Assists with table/tray preparation, serving of beverages and accompaniments, and serving of food.
• Completes laundry and housekeeping duties as directed, including, but not limited to, restocking shelves and making beds and transporting personal laundry to and from the laundry to the residents' room and organizing closets and cleaning bedside tables.
• Participates in admission orientation and the transfer process of the residents as directed.
• Transports the residents to and from their rooms, recreational activities, health office and dining room as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves

• High school diploma.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate and WHMIS certificate.
• Ability to work independently and/ or as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively when working with residents, families and visitors.
• Ability to model the warmth of human connection in communicating with residents, families, and visitors.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• As part of legislative requirements, all successful candidates must meet the provincial police check and tuberculosis screening requirements as applicable.

Bonus points for having

• Experience working with seniors is preferred.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.