personal support worker – nursing care

Schlegel Villages; Whitby; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

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