Personal Support Worker (PSW) Part-Time - nights/evenings/weekends

COGIR Real Estate; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a Part-time Personal Support Worker to provide essential care and support to residents. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, maintaining safety, and fostering relationships with residents and families. Ideal candidates will have a background in personal support work and a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 600 hours of theory and practicum required.
• Experience working with seniors in community health settings.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

Graduate of Personal Support Worker program

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.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

We want YOU to join our team!

Position: Part-time Personal Support Worker

Coverage for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts (15 hours weekly).

Mission

Reporting to the Health and Wellness Manager, the Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs tasks within their knowledge and skill, under supervision, adhering to standards, policies, and procedures.

Key Outcomes

• Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence
• Lend a helping hand
• Cultivate relationships with staff, residents, and families
• Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor
• Facilitate residents’ move-in and transfers where applicable
• Observe and report on residents/clients care/services using appropriate forms or tools
• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, and activities of daily living
• Observe and report changes in residents’/clients’ condition to supervisor
• Escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency services as appropriate
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals as required
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring, and adaptive aids
• Understand resident/client needs and maximize abilities
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to residents/clients and families
• Maintain confidentiality of resident/client information
• Respond to concerns and take appropriate action or escalate as needed
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, including equipment and belongings
• Report safety concerns to the Health and Wellness Manager and advocate for client safety
• Engage with other agencies involved in care as directed
• Attend in-services to develop skills and knowledge
• Uphold the organization’s values and ethics as set out in the Code of Conduct
• Complete all other tasks as assigned

Required Education, Credentials, and Experience

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program or provincial equivalent with minimum 600 hours of theory and practicum
• Experience working with seniors in community health settings
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Proven skills in providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification
• Ability to perform tasks like lifting/transferring clients

Cogir is committed to inclusive employment practices and providing accommodations upon request.