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

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care; 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 Ontario is hiring a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide personal care and support residents in daily activities, ensuring safety and a resident-centred experience. The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to standards and teamwork within a supportive organization.

The position is temporary and part-time for 3 months, with potential extension. Applicants should have an Ontario PSW course, CPR certification, and willingness to work evenings and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Registration with Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority preferred.
• Resident-centred care focus with strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a positive team player.
• Basic computer literacy; knowledge of Workday an asset.
• Chinese language ability an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to assist clients in daily activities and personal hygiene.
• Support residents' physical, social and emotional needs in a safe, resident-centred approach.
• Adhere to government standards and residents' rights; support organizational mission.
• Work independently and as part of a care team; communicate effectively with staff.
• Be flexible with evening shifts, weekends and short shifts as required.

Skills

Personal care

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Time management

Team player

Ability to speak Chinese

Education

PSW course Ontario

CPR Certificate

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 evening 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.