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

Yee Hong; Markham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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环境

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker to provide personal care and support residents’ daily activities, respecting our resident-centred approach. Qualifications include a PSW course in Ontario, current CPR, and strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

This is a temporary part-time role for 3 months with daytime shifts, including weekends, at an hourly rate of CAD 25.41–27.62.

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 (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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to assist clients with daily activities and personal hygiene.
• Support clients' physical, social and emotional needs in a safe manner.
• Work day shifts, including weekends and short shifts; may require alternate shifts to meet operational needs.

Skills

Resident-centred care

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Initiative / problem-solving

Independent and team player

Behavioural management training

Experience in long term care

Chinese language (asset)

Education

Graduate PSW course in Ontario

Current CPR Certificate

HSCPOA registration preferred

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 organization's 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.

Salary Range: $25.41 - $27.62

Benefits

• 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.

JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK!

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care ("Yee Hong") is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care.