Personal Support Worker - Regular Part Time - [RWH PSW 2MK N2 0.40] - AgeCare Woodhaven

AgeCare; Markham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in York Region is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to assist residents with personal care needs. You will provide essential services while ensuring health and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates should have a PSW certification or be enrolled in a nursing program, along with a compassionate approach towards seniors. If you value serving others with dignity and respect, consider joining our team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality personal care assistance to residents.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents.
• Engage and interact with residents and family members.

Skills

Empathy

Understanding of seniors' needs

Ability to work in shifts

Education

PSW certification or nursing degree

Additional education in Dementia and Palliative Care

Job description

The Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

• 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!