Part-Time Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Evenings

COGIR Real Estate; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & vacation time

Employee perks program

Scholarship Program

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition programs

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Ottawa is seeking Personal Support Workers to deliver compassionate, resident-centered care. You will assist with daily living activities, attend to personal hygiene, provide companionship and support meals, while documenting tasks in the electronic health record and communicating changes to clinical leads.

The posted wage is CAD 18.27 per hour. Onboarding and ongoing training are provided, with benefits, vacation time and a range of employee perks to support a rewarding

Qualifications

• PSW certification from a certified educational facility or internationally educated nurse.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to document tasks in electronic health records and communicate changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory support, personal hygiene, companionship and nutritional support.
• Deliver personalized activities of daily living to residents.
• Document care tasks in electronic health records and communicate with the clinical leads.

Skills

PSW Certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

PSW certification or internationally educated nurse

Tools

Electronic health record

Job description

Description

Wage per hour

$18.27

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 and 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

• We offer 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 experience organization
• Corporate and social responsibility causes

Our mission to YOU

Human beings are the focus of our mission which is “real estate with purpose”. They are the foundation of our culture as well as our priority. For us, the human being is everywhere and is the basis for all our actions and decisions.

Our family…

Consists of Personal Support Workers (PSWs) who deliver a great customer service experience by demonstrating compassion and empathy towards our residents, family members and team. We embrace a holistic, resident centric approach to care by delivering personalized services at the highest quality.

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.