Personal Support Worker - Reg. Part Time [MVF ML PSW D6 0.40] Villa Forum Long Term Care Residence

Mississauga Italian Canadian Benevolent Association; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide compassionate personal care to residents in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes dignity, health and safety, and supportive interaction with residents and their families.

You will contribute to care plans, participate in infection prevention, and help maintain a safe home-like environment. Certification or enrollment in a nursing program is required, with weekend shifts expected.

Qualifications

• PSW certification or nursing degree, or enrollment in a nursing program.
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors.
• Ability to work identified shifts and rotating weekends.
• Dementia and Palliative Care education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with high quality personal care including grooming, hygiene, toileting, bathing, mobility, feeding and restorative nursing care.
• Input in the development of resident plans of care and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Attend to individual needs of residents and support their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Assist in admissions and discharge of residents.
• Engage with residents, families, visitors and volunteers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Document care related tasks and items.
• Participate in Infection Prevention and Control practices including cleaning and disinfection of nursing equipment.
• Manage and distribute resident care supplies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Empathy

Shift flexibility

Communication with residents

Education

PSW certification / nursing degree or enrolled in nursing program

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

As a Personal Support Worker, you will provide personal care and other services to residents while consistently maintaining the relevant health, hygiene, and safety standards. This role will provide you with access to development and education opportunities that will support you in your career growth. You will be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, with the opportunity to interact and form meaningful bonds with residents.

What You Will Do

• Provide residents with high quality personal care assistance with grooming, hygiene, toileting, bathing, mobility, feeding assistance, and restorative nursing care programs.
• Offer input in the development of resident plans of care and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors and other staff members.
• Attend to individual needs of the residents, protect/assist with their belongings, and encourage residents to maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Assist in the admissions and discharge of residents.
• Engage and interact with the residents, family members, visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Documentation related to resident care related tasks and care items.
• Participate in Infection Prevention and Control practices including cleaning, sterilization and disinfection of nursing equipment.
• Management and distribution of resident care supplies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What You Will Need

• Completed PSW certification/nursing degree or currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors.
• Ability to work identified shifts and rotating weekends.
• Additional education related to Dementia and Palliative Care an asset.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us! Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

Guiding Principles

• Trust: Act with integrity and fairness.
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion.
• Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service.
• Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support.