Personal Support Worker - Candidate Pool

Yeehong; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

Professional development

Education assistance

Learning opportunities

Great culture

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Yee Hong is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide compassionate, resident-centred care in a long-term care setting. The PSW will assist with daily activities, hygiene, and emotional support while upholding government standards and residents' rights.

CPR certification and Ontario PSW training are required or preferred; ability to work weekends and adapt to shifts is expected. Applicants with experience in long-term care and familiarity with resident-centred care will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved PSW course in Ontario or equivalent.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Registration with HSCPOA preferred.
• Resident-centred care focus with strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving and time management.
• Ability to work independently as well as be an active, positive team player.
• Basic knowledge of Workday an asset.
• Ability to speak and converse in Chinese an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to assist clients with daily activities.
• Support residents' physical, social and emotional needs in a resident-centred approach.
• Adhere to government standards and residents' rights.
• Maintain a safe and respectful care environment.
• Work shifts including weekends; adapt to scheduling needs.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Initiative

Team player

Education

PSW certificate (Ontario)

Tools

Point Click Care

MS Office

Workday

Job description

*This posting is available for all time (Full Time, Part Time, Casual) and shift (Days, Evenings, Nights) types.

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) will provide personal care to assist clients in their daily activities and personal hygiene. The PSW will support the clients' physical, social and emotional needs in a safe manner, in accordance with the organization's resident-centred approach, complying with relevant government standards, residents' rights and the organizations mission and philosophy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent
• Experience in long term care setting an asset
• Current CPR Certificate
• Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) preferred.
• Resident-centred care focus with strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve and time manage
• Ability to work independently as well as be an active, positive team player
• Behavioural management training (Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), U-First, CPI) an asset
• Computer literacy (Point Click Care, MS Office). Basic knowledge of Workday an asset.
• Ability to speak and converse in Chinese an asset

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

• Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending
• Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and short shifts. May be required to work an alternate shift(s) to meet operational needs (e.g., emergency, training, accommodation, etc.) as per scheduling practices

Salary Range: $25.41 - $27.62

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants' resume.

This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.