Personal Support Worker – Temporary, Part-Time (#2024-100)

Classification: Part-Time, Temporary

Rate of Pay: $28.52 – $28.91/hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Department: Extended Care Wing

Shift / Rotation #: 4

Reference #: 2024-100

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Coordinator and general supervision of the LTC Manager, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) is responsible for providing care to residents in Long-Term Care that meet their supportive, physical, and psycho-social needs; including assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, safety and comfort.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Personal Support Worker or currently enrolled in a registered nursing or registered practical nursing program.
• A genuine interest in and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
• Ability to motivate groups and individuals in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of good bedside nursing care and experience in providing personal care and support.
• Ability to build and maintain compassionate, caring interpersonal relationships.
• Ability and competency in working under pressure.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and maintain organization.
• Proficient and tactful in written communication and oral communication while maintaining confidentiality.
• Competent and capable both when working alone and as a member of a team.
• Able to fulfil the physical demands of the role.
• Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination.

Apply with resume and cover letter – quoting the reference number – to

Human Resources

Atikokan Health and Community Services, 120 Dorothy Street

Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Fax: (807) 597-1210

Email: careers@aghospital.on.ca

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information.

Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.