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

Atikokan General Hospital; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Atikokan General Hospital is looking for a Personal Support Worker for their Extended Care Wing. This part-time, temporary role involves providing essential care to residents and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates must be certified or enrolled in a nursing program with a strong commitment to elderly care. The position requires compassion, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination required.
• Ability to fulfill physical demands of the role.
• Experience in providing personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residents in Long-Term Care to meet supportive, physical, and psycho-social needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care.
• Ensure safety and comfort of residents.

Skills

Motivation

Time Management

Multitasking

Compassionate Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Personal Support Worker

Currently enrolled in nursing program

Job description

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: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.