Personal Support Worker (Long Term Care)

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.; Bonnie (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits

Job summary

Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd. in St. Thomas, Ontario is seeking a compassionate Personal Support Worker to join our team.

You will provide supportive care to residents across our long-term care homes, helping with daily living activities and wellbeing. The role requires a PSW certificate, strong English communication, reliability, and the ability to cope with physical and emotional demands; prior geriatric experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certificate of a Personal Support Worker program that meets the requirements of the Fixing Long Term Care Homes Act and its regulations
• Must be willing to accept verbal and/or written direction
• Able to cope with the physical and emotional demands of the position
• Geriatric, long-term care experience is beneficial
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills, read and write in English
• Punctual and reliable

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

PSW certificate

Job description

Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Personal Support Worker to join our team of care providers.

Location

St. Thomas, Ontario

Time Type

Part-Time

About Caressant Care

For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment where our residents across Ontario can receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and 10 retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.

At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.

What We Offer…

• At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
• A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
• Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
• Competitive wages and benefits.

What You Bring…

• Certificate of a Personal Support Worker program that meets the requirements of the Fixing Long Term Care Homes Act and its regulations
• Must be willing to accept verbal and/or written direction
• Able to cope with the physical and emotional demands of the position
• Geriatric, long-term care experience is beneficial
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills, able to read and write in the English language
• Punctual and reliable

The starting rate of pay is $30.85 per hour, and the terms and conditions are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization's success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 519-539-0408.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.