Personal Support Worker - UCP

Lev-Senior-Living; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Lev Senior Living in Oshawa, ON is seeking a Personal Support Worker for night shifts. The role provides personal care and social support to residents, aiming to preserve independence and well‑being. Hourly wage starts at CAD 22.16, with a part‑time permanent schedule including night hours.

Requirements include a PSW certificate, CPR/First Aid, and willingness to train as a UCP. Experience in retirement or health care is preferred, with ability to work in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• CPR and First Aid required.
• Willingness to be trained as a UCP (Unregulated Care Provider).
• Experience in a retirement or health care setting preferred.
• Familiar with unionized environments and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and social support to residents to maintain independence.
• Observe, report, and document changes in residents' condition.
• Implement care plans and contribute input to ongoing plans.
• Maintain privacy and dignity; promote comfort and safety.

Skills

CPR and First Aid

Communication skills

Prioritization & flexibility

Infection control

Experience with seniors

Observation & reporting

Privacy & dignity

Interpersonal skills

Education

PSW Certificate

Job description

Do you enjoy being part of a team who believes that together, they can achieve remarkable things?

Do you want to work in a culture where people take care of people?

Do you want a chance to make a difference in people's lives?

Do you value theopportunity to grow and learn?

Personal Support Worker - UCP (Night Shifts)

Part Time: Permanent

Current Status: Vacant

Hourly Wage to Start: $22.16

Location: Oshawa, ON

Start Date: ASAP

Summary

We are looking for people who have a positive attitude, who are flexible and arrive ready to be amember of a successful team!

This role is responsible for providing personal care and social support to residents with the goal of maintaining their personal independence, good health and well-being.

Hours

Night Shifts: 11pm - 7am 30 hours bi-weekly. Every other weekend Willingness to pick up shifts as needed

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Certified in CPR and First Aid required.
• Willingness to be trained as a UCP (Unregulated Care Provider)
• Experience in a retirement or health care setting is preferred
• Familiar with working in a unionized environment
• Familiar with Infection Control procedures
• Experience working with Seniors
• Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing diagnosis if attendant is providing nursing duties.
• Exhibits caring and compassion while working with residents.
• Required to provide Police Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire.
• Required to complete Orientation and all ORCA and in house training courses.
• UCP, Medication Administration
• Ability to prioritize, demonstrate flexibility and understanding.
• Ensure that all decisions and actions are responsible and, in the resident's, best interest.
• Effective Communication/Interpersonal skills both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Performs those functions which provide for the support and care of residents with an acceptable standard of skill, with a sense of responsibility and respect for privacy and dignity.
• Assists in the process of observing, reporting and documenting the changes in the residents' physical and emotional condition.
• Implement the plans of care for assigned residents as outlined by the Director of Care and provides input into care plans.
• Documents as per the home's policies.
• Promotes comfort and safety for the residents.
• Promotes independence and wellness.
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families and staff of other departments, using the appropriate lines of communication.

Lev Senior Living is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify Lev Senior Living if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation Lev Senior Living will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.