Personal Support Worker

Sienna Senior Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR - Share Ownership

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Learning & growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Part-Time Personal Support Worker for Aspira Waterford Kingston Retirement Living in Kingston, ON. You will provide compassionate, person-centered care in a fast-paced environment, helping residents with daily activities while partnering with families and the care team.

Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, mobility assistance, and engaging residents in programs; prior PSW training or an internationally educated nurse pathway is required

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW program or Internationally Educated Nurse with nursing degree.
• Able to provide personal care and daily living activities as per care plans.
• Strong communication and empathic, patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work in fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support with activities of daily living.
• Assist with eating, dressing, hygiene, grooming per care plans.
• Support mobility and use of assistive devices to promote independence.
• Engage residents and families, document care given.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Mobility assistance

Personal care

Teamwork

Education

Personal Support Worker program

Internationally Educated Nurse option

Job description

Permanent Part Time

Aspira Waterford Kingston Retirement Living

Rate of Pay: $20.06 (as per collective agreement)

Schedule Details

• Week One: Saturday & Sunday 7‑3 p
• Week Two: Thursday & Tuesday 7‑3 p

This posting is for an existing vacancy. At Sienna you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident by name and story is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. We are privileged to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live with comfort, dignity, and respect.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be a welcomed team member, working in a fast‑paced environment where you make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Personal Support Worker, you’ll form a deep understanding of your residents and their living experience. You will build relationships with residents and their families, offering support options and program choices that enrich daily health and well‑being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you contribute to a culture where the focus is helping residents live fully every day.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Provide respectful, person‑centered support in daily activities such as eating, dressing, personal hygiene, and grooming, following each resident’s individualized care plan.
• Help residents stay connected and engaged by assisting with communication tools and sensory aids.
• Promote safety and independence by ensuring easy access to mobility and assistive devices.
• Contribute to residents’ comfort and overall well‑being by offering cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support, including oral and dental care.
• Encourage participation in programs offered by the Resident Engagement Team.
• Be compassionate, patient, and motivated by work that enriches seniors’ lives.
• Have completed a Personal Support Worker program from an accredited institution or be an Internationally Educated Nurse with a recognized nursing degree.
• Be detail‑oriented and skilled in delivering safe, effective bedside care including simple treatments and procedures.
• Communicate with tact and professionalism, building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

What You Need To Know

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit.
• Must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.