Personal Support Worker (PSW) Unregulated Care Provider

Hillside Park Retirement Residence; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care facility in Elliot Lake is seeking a Personal Support Worker to assist seniors with daily activities, provide cognitive support, and ensure a safe environment. Candidates must possess a Personal Support Worker certificate and relevant experience. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling with competitive pay starting at $17.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program required.
• Experience working with seniors in community health services is preferred.
• Current certifications in Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid are mandatory.
• Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening must be recent (within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care for residents.
• Facilitate residents’ move in and transfer.
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional support to residents.
• Assist residents with personal care and mobility needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience working with seniors

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

First Aid certification

Education

Graduate of Personal Support Worker program

Job description

Responsibilities

• Full job description
• Adhere to the plan of care
• Facilitate residents’ move in and transfer
• Observe and report on residents service
• Assist the resident with personal care
• Observe and report on changes in resident
• Escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
• Demonstrate understanding of resident needs and maximize abilities
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional and psychological support to the resident
• Maintain resident confidentiality
• Respond to resident concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening

Job Types

• Part-time/ Casual
• Casual
• Permanent
• Part-time

Pay

From $17.85 per hour

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings
• Night shift

Location

Elliot Lake, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

supportive care: 1 year (preferred)