Personal Support Worker – Nursing Care

Wikwemikong Nursing Home; Wikwemikong; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Personal Support Workers to join their team in a nursing home setting. This role involves providing essential support to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Candidates will assist with various personal care tasks, including meal service, patient transport, and maintaining a clean environment. The position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of residents. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking to grow in a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Pension plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in personal support or caregiving roles.
• Must hold relevant certifications for personal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care including cleaning and medical equipment.
• Serve meals, transport patients, and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Interpersonal awareness

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Patience

Education

Nursing Aide Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Wikwemikong has an opening for 4 Full-time Personal Support Workers

$23.58 to $30.58 hourly (To be negotiated) / 80 hours bi-weekly

Permanent employment – Full time

Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined

Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits

4 vacancies

Job Bank#3277460

Overview

Languages
English

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

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
Remote location
Willing to relocate
Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

1. Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
2. Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
3. Perform other duties related to personal care
4. Supply and empty bed pans
5. Serve meal trays and feed patients
6. Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
7. Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
8. Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms
9. Bathe, dress and groom patients
10. Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
11. Answer call signals to determine patients’ needs
12. Collect specimens
13. Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Nursing Aide Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Vulnerable sector check
Tuberculosis test

Transportation/travel information
Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Standing for extended periods
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Walking

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Patience

Benefits

Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Pension plan

Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance

Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities
Parking available

How to apply
By email
[e-mail]

How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:

• Cover letter
• Proof of the requested certifications

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?

Advertised until
2025-05-06