Personal Support Worker (PSW) Part Time 3:00pm-11:00pm

Revera; East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living organization is seeking Personal Support Workers in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. The role involves supporting residents with daily activities and fostering a caring environment. Ideal candidates will have the necessary certification and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits offered, with a focus on continuous training and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Benefits & vacation time

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

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

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

Responsibilities

PSWs support and deliver on all personalized activities of daily living that meet residents’ 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Recognition

• 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.