personal support worker – nursing care

The Village of Tansley Woods - Retirement Home; Burlington; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join their team. This role involves providing essential personal care and support to residents in a nurturing environment. You will assist with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, and ensuring the comfort of residents, while also monitoring their health and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and enjoy working in a collaborative team setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community that values care, compassion, and commitment to quality of life.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 1 to 2-year program for a certificate or diploma.
• Experience in a nursing or care setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Communication Skills

Companionship

Education

College or CEGEP Certificate

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• Supply and empty bed pans
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Collect specimens
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
• Provide companionship
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Administer bedside and personal care
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate