Personal Support Worker Temporary Part Time Days

Trillium Community & Retirement Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive community for seniors in Kingston is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to provide compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities. You will build meaningful relationships with residents, encouraging their well-being and engagement. Applicants should have completed a Personal Support Worker program or possess an international nursing degree, along with a deep commitment to supporting seniors sustainably in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and vacation package

Health & Dental benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Welcoming, diverse culture

Qualifications

• Completed a Personal Support Worker program or internationally educated nurse.
• Proficient in bedside procedures and compassionate support for seniors.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with activities of daily living.
• Encourage use of sensory aids and administer medications.
• Provide ongoing emotional and cognitive support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Detail-oriented bedside care

Tact and diplomacy

Education

Completed Personal Support Worker program

International nursing degree

Job description

Personal Support Worker

Trillium Care Community - Kingston, ON

At Sienna, you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Trillium Community their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident by name and story is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with comfort, dignity, and respect.

Reporting to an Associate Director of Care, the Personal Support Worker plays a critical role within our communities, impacting residents' lives.

If this resonates, please keep reading.

What Sienna Offers :

We are a purpose-driven organization aiming to create an environment where team members feel valued, heard, and empowered. We offer programs and benefits supporting your financial, personal, and professional growth:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning opportunities
• A welcoming, diverse culture

What You’ll Be Doing :

You will be a valued member of the Long Term Care team at XXXX Community, working in a fast-paced environment to make a meaningful difference. You will understand residents deeply, build relationships, and offer support options that enrich their daily health and well-being. As part of a team, you will contribute to a culture focused on helping residents live fully every day.

How You’ll Succeed :

1. Provide Resident Supervision and Assistance :

Support residents with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, hygiene, and grooming, as per individual care plans.

2. Provide Resident Care and Services :

Encourage use of sensory aids like glasses and hearing aids.

With additional training, administer specific medications under supervision.

Ensure residents have access to mobility and assistive devices.

3. Support Resident Comfort & Well-being :

Provide ongoing cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual support, and oral/dental care.

Encourage participation in programs offered by the Resident Experience Team.

Who You Are :

You are compassionate and dedicated to supporting seniors.

You have completed a Personal Support Worker program or are an internationally educated nurse with a nursing degree.

You are detail-oriented and proficient in procedures involved in bedside care.

You exercise tact and diplomacy with seniors, families, and visitors.

What You Need to Know :

Sienna is committed to inclusivity and accessibility.

You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit.

You must pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Apply now if interested!