Personal Support Worker (Temporary Part Time Day Shift for 3 Months)

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care; Markham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work环境

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide personal care and assist residents with daily activities in our long-term care setting in Ontario. You will support physical, social and emotional needs in a resident-centred approach, ensuring safety and adherence to standards.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Ontario PSW program, CPR certification, and the ability to work day shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved PSW course in Ontario or equivalent.
• Experience in long term care is an asset.
• Current CPR certificate and registration with HSCPOA preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Skills

Resident-centred care

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Initiative

Education

PSW course Ontario

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Point Click Care

MS Office

Workday

Job description

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) will provide personal care to assist clients in their daily activities and personal hygiene. The PSW will support the clients' physical, social and emotional needs in a safe manner, in accordance with the organization's resident-centred approach, complying with relevant government standards, residents' rights and the organizations mission and philosophy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent
• Experience in long term care setting an asset
• Current CPR Certificate
• Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) preferred.
• Resident-centred care focus with strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve and time manage
• Ability to work independently as well as be an active, positive team player
• Behavioural management training (Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), U-First, CPI) an asset
• Computer literacy (Point Click Care, MS Office). Basic knowledge of Workday an asset.
• Ability to speak and converse in Chinese an asset

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

• Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending
• Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact.
• Ability to work day shifts, including weekends and short shifts. May be required to work an alternate shift(s) to meet operational needs (e.g., emergency, training, accommodation, etc.) as per scheduling practices
• This is a temporary part time position for 3 months, with possibility of extension

Salary Range

$25.41 - $27.62

Our People Are Our Greatest Strength And The Core Of Our Success. We Invest In Our Employees' Wellbeing And Support Their Ongoing Learning And Development. We Offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume.

This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.