Personal Support Worker

Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living is seeking a Personal Support Worker in St. Catharines, ON. This role is vital for providing resident-focused care and support to enhance the lives of our elderly residents. Candidates should have a Personal Support Worker certification and experience in a health care setting, demonstrating compassion and knowledge of elderly care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker program.
• Experience working with the elderly in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of administering simple treatments and bedside care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident-focused care to meet individual needs.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support.

Skills

Tact and diplomacy

Knowledge of elderly care

Education

Personal Support Worker certification

Job description

If you’re passionate about leading a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Personal Support Worker is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Personal Support Worker your typical day will impact the following ways :

• Ensures and promotes the provision of resident-focused care to meet the needs of residents
• Provides supervision and / or assistance to residents in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, toileting, hygiene, grooming, and bathing as per residents’ individual plans of care to meet their needs and expectations
• Provides care and services to residents with respect to their senses and communication by encouraging residents to wear individual sensory aids such as glasses, hearing aides, etc.
• Provides cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support
• Provides oral and dental care
• Performs other duties as assigned

Must haves :

• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker from an approved college or private institution meeting the standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, National Association of Career Colleges, as per established provincial requirements
• Continues to grow and develop through attendance at in services, seminars, workshops, etc.
• Demonstrated working experience with the elderly in a health care setting, knowledgeable with respect to their needs
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and related bedside care to resident
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents, families, and visitors
• As part of legislative requirements, all successful candidates must meet the provincial police check and tuberculosis screening requirements as applicable.

Bonus points for having :

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS) preferred

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

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.

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Personal Support Worker • St. Catharines, ON