Personal Support Assistant- Casual

LE1016 Revera Retirement LP; Regina; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Benefits & vacation time

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship Program

Employee appreciation and recognition

CaRES Fund eligibility

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking Personal Support Workers to deliver compassionate daily living assistance to residents in a senior living community. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure personalized care, including mobility support, hygiene, nutrition, and social engagement.

Ideal candidates have a PSW certification (or equivalent) and strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• PSWs provide care with compassion and empathy to residents.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated teamwork and customer service focus required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities including ambulatory support and personal hygiene.
• Provide companionship and nutritional support to residents as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Document care tasks on an electronic health record platform and communicate changes to clinical leads.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Education

Personal Support Worker Certification

Internationally educated nurse

Tools

Electronic health record platform

Job description

Cogir Senior Living – About us

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.

What we offer YOU

• 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 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. The Mission of Cogir Senior Living 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. A Unique Experience As employees, every workday is a unique experience. We offer a healthy environment, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge the efforts made and encourage internal advancement. Moreover, we’re offering benefits that reflect the needs of today. There are various options available to allow for a healthy work-life balance.