Personal Support Worker - Long-Term Care - Permanent Full-Time

Schlegel Villages; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused elder care provider in Milton, Canada is seeking a Personal Support Worker. In this role, you will provide resident-centered care, ensuring dignity and respect for all residents. Ideal candidates will have a PSW diploma and a passion for enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals. The position offers a permanent full-time contract and competitive salary at $25.98 per hour, along with numerous opportunities for growth and development within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits including extended health

Opportunities for growth and development

Unique family culture

Loans and scholarships for team members

Financial hardship support program

Qualifications

• Provide a Diploma or certificate from an accredited Personal Support Worker (PSW) program.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate awareness of resident-centered care topics.
• Be skilled and able to prioritize and effectively complete tasks.
• Follow the Plan of Care and communicate changes.
• Respect rights and dignity of all residents.
• Support resident-centred social culture.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team approach.
• Participate in medication administration training.

Education

Diploma or certificate from an accredited Personal Support Worker (PSW) program

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Personal Support Worker

The Village of Ridgeview Court has an exciting opportunity for a Personal Support Worker to join their team.

• Status: Permanent Full-Time
• Location: The Village of Ridgeview Court; 545 Dymott Ave, Milton, ON L9E 2C9
• Expected Start Date: Mid-February

The hiring rate for this role is $25.98 per collective agreement/employee association agreement.

How Schlegel Villages Supports Our Team Members

• Competitive salary, and benefits;
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and rewards and recognition
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential
• Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund
• A Unique Family Culture

As Our New Personal Support Worker, You Will

• Demonstrate awareness of resident-centered care topics (e.g., infection control, continence care, oral/skin care, resident safety, nutrition, dementia, etc.)
• Be skilled and able to prioritize and properly complete tasks effectively without compromising the care and compassion provided to residents even when under stress
• Follow the Plan of Care, observe and report any substantial changes in resident’s care, overall health, documents change into the system and communicate to the Neighbourhood Coordinator or village Registered team member
• Respect the rights and dignity of all residents, families, team members, and visitors to the Village and address any requests with professionalism and care
• Support and embrace our resident-centred social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of service to our residents, visitors, and team members through comprehensive and effective support
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team approach
• Participate in medication administration training provided by the village (AL, EML, SC, WP ONLY)

To be Successful as Our New Personal Support Worker You Will

• Provide a Diploma or certificate from an accredited Personal Support Worker (PSW) program (or provincial equivalent certificate program).

Please attach PSW Certificate to application.

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted and vibrant because of it. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experience of every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, and we celebrate and support life purpose within the community.

At Schlegel Villages, our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships that we strive to provide in our Villages. We do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidate’s fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.