Personal Care Attendant - Hospice

Kensington Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Kensington Health is seeking a Personal Care Attendant for the Night shift at Kensington Hospice. The PCA provides direct personal care to residents, supporting independence, safety and comfort within an end-of-life care setting.

You will work with the interdisciplinary team to assist with ADLs, follow the resident's care plan, participate in training, and contribute to a compassionate, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and PSW certificate are required.
• Disciplinary-free record and medical clearance to work.
• One year of community care, palliative care, or hospice care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal care to residents, supporting independence, safety and comfort.
• Assists with activities of daily living as required by the care plan.
• Communicates changes in resident status to nursing staff.
• Promotes a person-centered, equitable, compassionate care environment.
• Participates in required training and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Proficiency in English

End-of-life care interest

Shift rotation ability

Additional language ability

Attendance and punctuality

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Personal Support Worker certificate

Job description

Life at Kensington Health

At Kensington Health, we are proud to have built a community where people can bring their full selves to work. As a not-for-profit, we believe in the work we do every day. It's what motivates us, inspires, and propels our bold vision forward: a better life for everyone.

Diversity is at the heart of who we are and at Kensington, we celebrate our differences, knowing that creating safe, inclusive, and equitable spaces in healthcare strengthens our bold vision: building a better life for everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are guided by our DEI Strategy as we continuously strive to offer equal opportunities for all.

Our people are what make Kensington Health such a special place to work, learn, and grow and delivering exceptional health care to our community – and beyond – is what keeps people here for years. Interested in reimagining community-delivered care with us? Check out our open roles!

Kensington Hospice

Kensington Hospice, a division of The Kensington Health Centre, is a not-for-profit, community organization providing care to individuals and their families at end-of-life, in a home-like environment. The dedicated team and volunteers of Kensington Hospice strive to support the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs experienced when approaching end-of-life. Bereavement after care is also offered to families. Services are delivered with the commitment to enhance quality of life at the end of life.

Job Overview

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA), reporting to the Executive Director, Community, Hospice and Palliative Care, provides direct personal care to the residents, in a manner that provides for independence, support, and safety.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the PCA will assist with all aspects of the residents’ activities of daily living (ADLs) as required and will advance quality of care, safety and the experience of people we serve.

Employment Type: Casual

Shift Assignment: Night Shift - 7:00pm to 7:00am

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the residents to meet their needs and expectations as per the residents’ individual plan of care including but not limited to personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, toileting, and meal assistance.
• Performs personal care consistent with Kensington Health’s policies and procedures.
• Report and communicates all changes in resident status to the Registered Practical Nurse or to the Registered Nurse on duty.
• Promotes person-centered approaches to care by supporting a resident living environment that is comfortable and safe and provides equitable, compassionate, individualized care and safeguarding of personal choice.
• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and to continuously learn, taking an active role in continuous quality improvement.
• Attends required training and education related to professional and skill development and keeps informed about new and relevant information related to best practices.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Interest in working with people at the end of life.
• Ability to work a shift rotation.
• Ability in any other language is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to consistent attendance and punctuality.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• One year work experience in community care, palliative care, or hospice care (preferred).

Required Professional Designation/Certificate:

• Grade 12 certificate and Personal Support Worker certificate.
• Disciplinary-free record.
• Medical clearance declaring fitness to work.

Kensington Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. Kensington Health is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.