Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual / Temporary

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

Job summary

A senior living management organization in Ottawa is seeking Personal Support Workers to deliver compassionate care to residents. Ideal candidates will have a Personal Support Worker Certification and strong communication skills. This role involves supporting daily living activities, documenting care, and ensuring effective communication within a multidisciplinary team. A focus on teamwork and empathy is essential, alongside current First Aid and Vulnerable Sector Clearance.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Benefits & vacation time

Employee assistance program

Continuous training opportunities

Scholarship program for education

Qualifications

• Certification from a certified educational facility or internationally educated nurse.
• Understanding of the emotional and physical demands of the role.
• Current First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver personalized activities of daily living.
• Document tasks on an electronic health record platform.
• Communicate changes in resident care needs.

Skills

Personal Support Worker Certification

Strong drive and respect

Teamwork and customer service

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Volunteer experience in a Senior Living setting

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support

Current Vulnerable Sector Check

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.