Personal Support Worker - PT Temporary Nights

Lifetimes Living Inc

Hamilton

On-site

CAD 31,000 - 45,000

Part time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional

Job summary

Lifetimes Living Inc. is seeking a Personal Support Worker for a part-time, on-site night shift at Orchard Terrace Care Centre in Stoney Creek, ON. You will provide residents with personal care, monitor health, assist with meals, document care, and help implement care plans.

The role emphasizes compassion, safety, and teamwork within a supportive care environment. A PSW certification with 600 hours and CPR/First Aid are preferred; experience in long-term care is a plus.

Qualifications

PSW Certification programme at least 600 hours.
Registered with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority preferred.
Experience in retirement or long-term care preferred.
CPR and First Aid certifications preferred but not mandatory.
Mentally and physically able to perform duties.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Clear vulnerable sector screening and recent TB test or Chest X-Ray with references.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan.
Monitor residents' well-being and report changes to RPNs, document accordingly, and respond to medical emergencies.
Ensure health and safety by following procedures and care plan.
Document tasks in electronic health records accurately and timely.
Participate in resident care conferences and aid in care plan development.
Support meal service and nourishment delivery as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Mental and physical ability

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Education

PSW Certification (600 hours)

Job description

Personal Support Worker - PT Temporary Nights

Job Category: Nursing

Part-Time
On-site
Rate : $27.53 CAD per hour

Locations

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Orchard Terrace Care Centre
Stoney Creek, ON L8E5J2, CAN

Description

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

Health Care Aide / Personal Support Worker (PSW) reports to the Director of Care and provides residents with physical and personal care needs to a high quality standard and with sensitivity. Additionally, the PSW demonstrates commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Wage Rate:

The starting wage rate is $27.53/hour.

Vacancy:

This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan
Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the RPNs, documents accordingly, and responds to medical emergencies
Monitors resident safety in accordance with plan of care; implement and follow precautionary and preventatives measures (eg. skin impairment, falls, expressive behaviours) sets out in the care plan.
Document each task of daily activities and care provided in electronic health records accurately and in a timely manner. Thoroughly documents Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols
Participates in resident care conference/team meetings and provides information to aid in the development of care plans.
Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people
Ensures that personal care items are clean, labeled and accessible to residents.
Use of Gentle persuasive approach (GPA) when dealing with and managing residents with expressive behaviours
Must have knowledge of and adhere to practices of safe transfers; safe use of ceiling and other mechanical lifts in accordance with the policies of the Home.
Maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for residents during provision of care.
Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

PSW Certification from a program that is at least six hundred (600) hours in duration counting both class time and practical experience.
Registered with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) preferred
Experience in Retirement or long-term care preferred
Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not mandatory
Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
Organizational and time-management skills
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
Individual and teamwork skills
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to work from the heart and make others smile
Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-Ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required

What do we offer you?

Competitive wages
Support for personal and professional growth

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Ability to Work Collaboratively

Expert

Verbal Communication

Expert

Experience in a Healthcare Setting

Expert

Ability to Work From the Heart

Expert

Ability to Work Independently