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

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

Job summary

A leading elder care provider in Milton is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) on a permanent part-time basis. The role emphasizes resident-centered care, requiring applicants to have a diploma or certificate from an accredited PSW program. Responsibilities include assisting residents with care needs and participating in medication administration training. The position offers a competitive salary of $25.98 per hour along with significant growth opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities

Team member appreciation incentives

Health benefits

Education assistance

Financial hardship support program

Qualifications

• Must provide a diploma or certificate from an accredited PSW program or provincial equivalent.
• Skilled in prioritizing care tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate awareness of resident-centered care topics.
• Prioritize tasks effectively without compromising resident care.
• Follow the plan of care and document changes in health.

Skills

Resident-centered care understanding

Compassion and care under stress

Communication with team members

Education

Diploma or certificate from accredited PSW program

Job description

Job Details

• Location: 545 Dymott Ave, Milton, ON L9E 2C9
• Status: Permanent Part-Time
• Expected Start Date: Mid-February

Compensation

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Significant opportunities for growth and development
• Ongoing team member appreciation incentives and rewards and recognition
• Extended health benefits and 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

Responsibilities

• 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 residents’ 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)

Qualifications

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