Casual Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Revera Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Casual Personal Support Worker (PSW) in Brampton, where your contributions will directly enhance the lives of seniors. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide personalized care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team that values respect and understanding. Enjoy a supportive work environment that prioritizes your growth through continuous training and employee perks. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Onboarding and continuous training

Competitive base pay

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee perks program

Scholarship Program

Employee appreciation events

Qualifications

• Certification required for Personal Support Worker or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities including hygiene and companionship.
• Document tasks and communicate changes in resident care needs.

Skills

Personal Support Worker Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support

First Aid Certification

Strong Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Certification from a certified educational facility

Internationally educated nurse

Tools

Electronic Health Record Platform

Job description

Casual Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Apply locations: Greenway - 100 Ken Whillans Drive, Brampton, ON L6V 0A4

Time type: Part time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: R13726

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

We want YOU to join our team!

What we offer YOU

• Onboarding, continuous training, and opportunities for growth
• Competitive base pay, benefits & vacation time
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee perks program
• Employee appreciation and recognition
• Scholarship Program to further education
• Eligibility to apply to The Senior Living CaRES Fund
• Be part of an experienced organization
• Corporate and social responsibility causes

How YOU make a difference

PSWs support and deliver on all personalized activities of daily living that meet our resident’s needs. This includes ambulatory support, personal hygiene, companionship, and nutritional support.

PSWs are an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team who build trusted relationships with our residents, families, and teams with continuous ongoing and effective communication.

Our PSWs document the completion of tasks on an electronic health record platform throughout their shift and are able to quickly identify and communicate changes in resident care needs to our clinical leads.

What YOU bring

• Personal Support Worker Certification from a certified educational facility OR internationally educated nurse
• Strong drive, respect, and an understanding of the emotional and physical demands of the role
• Focus on teamwork and customer service with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Volunteer/working experience in a Senior Living setting is an asset, not required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

How we recognize YOU

• Service recognition
• Employee appreciation events
• An open and engaging team that welcomes input for new ideas and programs

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization, we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.