Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual

Revera; Markham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living organization in York Region seeks a Personal Support Worker to provide essential care and support for residents. Candidates should possess a Personal Support Worker Certification and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role includes documenting care on electronic platforms and fostering relationships with residents. Opportunities for growth and comprehensive onboarding are provided.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Scholarship Program for education

Employee appreciation events

Qualifications

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check or willing to obtain one.
• Volunteer/working experience in a Senior Living setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver personalized activities of daily living.
• Build trusted relationships with residents and families.
• Document task completion on an electronic health record platform.

Skills

Understanding emotional and physical demands

Teamwork and customer service

Strong written and oral communication

Organizational and time management

Education

Personal Support Worker Certification

Job description

Overview

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. Join our team today!

We want YOU to join our team!

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.