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personal support worker – nursing care

Schlegel Villages

Whitby

On-site

CAD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers to provide compassionate care in a nursing home setting. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring their health, and ensuring their comfort and safety. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in personal support work, with relevant certifications such as BCLS and First Aid. Join a caring team that values your contributions and offers a supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Life Insurance
Other Benefits

Qualifications

  • Completion of a 1-2 year program in personal support work.
  • Basic certifications in First Aid and CPR are required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing and feeding.
  • Monitor vital signs and provide companionship to patients.
  • Perform light housekeeping and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Patient Care
Basic Cardiac Life Support
First Aid
Personal Support Work

Education

College or CEGEP Certificate
Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

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

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
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Immunization records
  • Vulnerable sector check
  • Tuberculosis test
  • Reference required

Experience

  • Experience an asset
  • As per collective agreement
  • Life insurance

Other benefits

  • Other benefits
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