Compassionate PSW — Grow, Learn & Make a Difference

Cogir Senior Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding & training

Competitive pay & vacation

Employee assistance program

Scholarship/education opportunities

Recognition & appreciation

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Kingston, Ontario is seeking Personal Support Workers to provide compassionate support for residents with daily living activities, mobility, hygiene, nutrition and companionship.

Join a multi-disciplinary team, document care in an electronic health record, and promptly communicate changes to clinical leads. A PSW certification or equivalent and current CPR/First Aid are required; volunteering in a senior living setting is an asset.

Qualifications

• PSW certification or internationally educated nurse is required.
• Strong drive, respect and understanding of the role's emotional and physical demands.
• Focus on teamwork and customer service with ability to build trusted relationships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Volunteer/work experience in a Senior Living setting is an asset.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (Criminal Background Check) or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized activities of daily living support including ambulatory care, personal hygiene, companionship and nutritional support.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and maintain clear communication with residents, families and team members.
• Document tasks in electronic health records and report changes to clinical leads.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Personal Support Worker Certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Kingston, Ontario is seeking Personal Support Workers to provide compassionate support for residents with daily living activities, mobility, hygiene, nutrition and companionship.

Join a multi-disciplinary team, document care in an electronic health record, and promptly communicate changes to clinical leads. A PSW certification or equivalent and current CPR/First Aid are required; volunteering in a senior living setting is an asset.