Personal Support Worker (PSW) A5

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a remarkable team at a leading health sciences organization dedicated to improving brain health and aging. As a Personal Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the physical and personal care needs of clients in a cognitive support unit. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors, fostering their independence and well-being. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to contribute to a brighter future in healthcare.

Benefits

Vacation entitlement

Extended health and dental benefit plan

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current P.S.W. certificate or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in Long-Term Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients' physical and personal care needs.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with clients and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Education

P.S.W. certificate

Certificate in Dementia Care

Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach

Tools

PointClickCare

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER / HEALTH CARE AIDE

Cognitive Support Unit

Position Type : Permanent Part-Time

Hourly Pay Rate : $25.61 - $26.27

Bi-Weekly Hours : 30 Hours, 8 hrs / shift

Posting Number : 8222

Apotex 5 is a Cognitive Support Unit. Residents on this floor have a range of cognitive and physical changes, from mild to severe cognitive impairment, and varying mobility levels from independent ambulation to wheelchair dependence.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Supporting, in consultation with the Registered Nurse / Registered Practical Nurse, the physical and personal care needs of clients, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, recording nutrition and hydration intake, and providing preventative skin care.
• Supporting residents' independence, dignity, social, emotional, and cultural well-being.
• Initiating and maintaining relationships with clients, their families, and other care providers.
• Providing care and behavioral support to seniors with various responsive behaviors and their families.

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

• Current P.S.W. certificate from a recognized community college or educational institute, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Long-Term Care with clients in day programs or residents in a Long-Term Care setting is preferred.
• Certificate in Dementia Care is preferred.
• Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach and U-First is preferred.
• Psychogeriatric experience, including mental health assessment and intervention, working with responsive behaviors, dementia, delirium, and mental health issues, is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with PointClickCare, Microsoft Word, and Excel is preferred.

Additional Benefits :

• Vacation entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Include your resume to be considered. All communications regarding this position will be sent to the email used for application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences

are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Baycrest is committed to accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

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