Personal Support Worker (PSW) - (4PM-7:45PM)

Revera Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding

Training & growth

Benefits & vacation time

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship Program

CaRES Fund eligibility

Employee appreciation

Perks program

CSR initiatives

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Toronto is seeking a Personal Support Worker to assist residents with daily living activities and maintain strong, trusted relationships with residents and families. You will document tasks on an electronic health record throughout shifts and raise changes to the clinical leads promptly.

The role emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and excellent communication, with ongoing onboarding, training and opportunities for growth within a values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• PSW certification from a certified educational facility or internationally educated nurse.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to document care and use an electronic health record platform.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver personalized activities of daily living for residents.
• Assist with ambulatory support, personal hygiene, companionship and nutrition.
• Communicate changes in resident care needs to clinical leads.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Customer Service

Communication

Documentation

Education

PSW Certification

Internationally educated nurse

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Wage per hour $21.62 Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference.

What we offer YOU

We offer onboarding, continuous training and opportunities for growth

• Competitive base pay, benefits & vacation time
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee perks program
• Employee appreciation and recognition
• Scholarship Program to further education
• Eligibility to apply to The Senior Living CaRES Fund
• Be part of an experience organization
• Corporate and social responsibility causes

How YOU make a difference

PSWs support and deliver on all personalized activities of daily living that meet our resident’s needs. This includes ambulatory support, personal hygiene, companionship and nutritional support. PSWs are an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team who build trusted relationships with our residents, families and teams with continuous ongoing and effective communication.

Our PSWs document the completion of tasks on an electronic health record platform throughout their shift and are able to quickly identify and communicate changes in resident care needs to our clinical leads.

What YOU bring

• Personal Support Worker Certification from a certified educational facility OR internationally educated nurse
• Strong drive, respect and an understanding of the emotional and physical demands of the role
• Focus on teamwork and customer service with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Strong written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Volunteer/working experience in a Senior Living setting is an asset, not required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

How we recognize YOU

• Service recognition
• Employee appreciation events
• An open and engaging team that welcomes input for new ideas and programs

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. The Mission of Cogir Senior Living Human beings are the focus of our mission which is “real estate with purpose”. They are the foundation of our culture as well as our priority. For us, the human being is everywhere and is the basis for all our actions and decisions. A Unique Experience As employees, every workday is a unique experience. We offer a healthy environment, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge the efforts made and encourage internal advancement. Moreover, we’re offering benefits that reflect the needs of today. There are various options available to allow for a healthy work-life balance.