Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual

COGIR Real Estate; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 21,912 - 31,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Continuous training opportunities

Employee perks program

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

A reputable senior living organization in Kitchener seeks Personal Support Workers (PSWs) who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors. The role involves assisting residents with daily activities while providing companionship and support. Ideal candidates will possess a PSW certification, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. The organization offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for training and growth within a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Certification from a certified educational facility or an internationally educated nurse.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check within six months or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in a Senior Living setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized activities of daily living to meet resident needs.
• Support with personal hygiene, companionship, and nutritional assistance.
• Document care activities and changes in resident care needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Personal Support Worker Certification or equivalent

Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification

Job description

Description

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.

Wage per hour

$19.28

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. Join our team today!

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

Our mission to YOU

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.

Our family…

Consists of Personal Support Workers (PSWs) who deliver a great customer service experience by demonstrating compassion and empathy towards our residents, family members and team. We embrace a holistic, resident centric approach to care by delivering personalized services at the highest quality.

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 skills
• Demonstrated 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.