Personal Support Worker - Full-time/Part-time

Cogir Senior Living; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to provide compassionate personal care and support to residents as part of a skilled health team.

Reporting to the Health and Wellness Manager, you will follow the plan of care, assist with daily living activities, monitor changes, and document resident needs while upholding safety, ethics, and confidentiality in a respectful community setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 600 hours in Ontario & Alberta)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring client

Responsibilities

• To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor
• To facilitate residents’ move in and transfers where applicable
• To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate forms or tools
• To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living
• To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor
• To elevate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate
• To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required
• To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
• To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities
• To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family
• To maintain resident/client information confidentiality
• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment
• To observe & report to the Health and Wellness Manager any concerns regarding client’s safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client’s behalf to ensure client’s safety is maintained
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills
• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Observation/reporting

Empathy

Mobility assistance

Education

PSW certificate

Ontario 600h practicum

Job description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Mission:

Reporting to the Health and Wellness Manager, the Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and company standards, policies and procedures.

Wage: $20.00/hour

Key Outcomes:

• Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity and Excellence
• Lend a helping hand
• Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families
• Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

Key Responsibilities:

• To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
• To facilitate residents’ move in and transfers where applicable;
• To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate forms or tools;
• To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
• To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
• To elevate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
• To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
• To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
• To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
• To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family;
• To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To observe & report to the Health and Wellness Manager any concerns regarding client’s safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client’s behalf to ensure client’s safety is maintained;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in our Code of Conduct;
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 600 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring client

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.