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Personal Support Worker - Full Time Evenings - Brucelea Haven - Walkerton, ON

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30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Brucelea Haven as a Personal Support Worker, where you will provide compassionate care to residents in a supportive environment. This role involves working closely with Registered Nurses to ensure that each resident's needs are met with dignity and respect. With a focus on personal care, communication, and teamwork, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a welcoming community that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, pension plan, and health programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension Plan
Competitive Benefits Plan
$1000 signing bonus
Referral program
Shift Premiums
Employee Assistance Program
Health & Safety Program
Winter Loan Program

Qualifications

  • Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized College is required.
  • Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and TB Two Step Skin Test are needed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care of residents in accordance with their care plan.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health care team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Organizational skills
Patience
Flexibility
Adaptability
Computer skills

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Personal Support Worker - Full Time Evenings - Brucelea Haven - Walkerton, ON
About the County

Bruce County, a welcoming, innovative, thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful rural community of Walkerton is Brucelea Haven, a home for 144 residents. Alongside the picturesque Colpoys Bay in Wiarton, 100 residents call Gateway Haven Home. Both homes were built in 2003, replacing existing Homes for the Aged, thereby continuing a tradition of quality care in Bruce County. The success of the operation of both homes is built on the foundation that this is a true ‘home’ for all its Residents. Home is a place where residents may live with dignity and in security, safety, and comfort, and have their physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural needs adequately met. This strong foundational belief is encompassed and supported by the legislation and regulations highlighted in “The Residents’ Rights” and “Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021”. Both Gateway Haven and Brucelea Haven operate as municipal homes, and the not-for-profit structure allows for a level of care that is of exceptional quality while also being transparent in operation and accountability.

About the Job

The nursing department at Brucelea Haven is accepting applications for Personal Support Workers. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), a Personal Support Worker (PSW) will provide personal care of residents in accordance with the residents’ care plan, ensuring high quality care and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.

Salary & Benefits

The wage for this position is $27.61 per hour, based on the UNIFOR collective agreement. The Full Time Evenings Lines are from 2PM to 10PM. Each open line contains 10 shifts within a two-week period, which includes every other weekend. Benefits include:

  • Pension Plan
  • Competitive Benefits Plan
  • $1000 signing bonus for eligible applicants
  • Referral program for eligible applicants
  • Shift Premiums for evening, night and weekend shifts
  • Employee Assistance Program, Discounts

Health & Wellness Programs include:
  • Health & Safety Program
  • Workplace Mental Health Program
  • Health & Wellness Committee Activities
  • Winter Loan Program
Requirements

- Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized College
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- TB Two Step Skin Test
- 3 COVID 19 Vaccinations
- Provide Resident-focused care in terms of behavior and attitude
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Patience, flexibility and adaptability are required
- Computer skills
- Point Click Care would be an asset

Additional Information

The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Company

County of Bruce

Location

Brucelea Haven

We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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