Personal Support Assistant, full time temporary

Chelsey Park; London; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Personal Support Assistants. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being in a warm and safe environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, guiding residents, and offering companionship. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about caring for others and making a positive impact in the lives of seniors. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; PSW program completion is an asset.
• Experience with seniors in community health services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support and services to Residents in a warm environment.
• Assist with meals and general duties while ensuring Resident well-being.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Strong communication skills

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma

Personal Support Worker program

Job description

Do you have a passion for caring for others? Do you like to bring joy to others? If so, this position might be for you!

Reporting to the Director of Care or designated clinical leadership team member, the Personal Support Assistant helps with select nursing and personal care tasks in accordance with Resident plans of care.

As a PSA at Chelsey Park, you will:

1. Screen individuals who enter the home in accordance with COVID prevention protocols
2. Provide daily services and support to Residents while offering a warm and safe environment, ensuring Resident well-being and privacy are met
3. Guide Residents to and from their rooms, recreational activities, restorative care office and dining room
4. Be a companion and provide comfort and support to Residents
5. Assist with meals while adhering to safe food handling techniques throughout all aspects of food service
6. Assist in other general duties, such as organizing closets, restocking supply shelves, making of beds, and more
7. Support your team!

Qualifications and Skills:

1. High School Diploma
2. Working towards completing Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent certificate program) or any other healthcare program is an asset
3. Volunteer/Working experience with seniors in the community health services setting is an asset
4. Ability to model warm, caring and empathetic communication style when connecting with residents, families and peers
5. Strong and personable communication skills
6. Demonstrated desire to work in a service driven environment and through customer focus skillset.

Interested applicants should apply by sending their resume directly to [e-mail]. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.