“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”
Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.
Personal Support Worker (PSW) reports to the Health and Wellness Manager or designate and provides residents with physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity. Additionally, the PSW demonstrates commitment to resident safety by providing high-quality care in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.
Wage Rate:
The starting wage rate is $ 27.198/hour.
Vacancy:
This is a temporary vacancy from May 15 to September 15, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to the care plan,
- Monitor residents’ well-being and report changes to the Health and Wellness Manager or designate and respond to medical emergencies,
- Provides general housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities,
- Thoroughly document Activities of Daily Living (ADLs),
- Ensure the health and safety of all individuals within the home by following procedures and protocols,
- Deals courteously with the team members, residents, resident families, and visitors,
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication among other residents,
- Provide emergency first aid/care until appropriate medical care is available,
- Displays a sense of spontaneity and ability to change the moment positively for people,
- Presents a positive approach, not controlling language and actions towards people,
- Assists with dining service,
- Assist with resident admissions and discharges when required,
- Complete medication administration training,
- Assist with administration of medication to residents,
- Any and all other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:
- Completion of a recognized PSW program,
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not mandatory,
- Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,
- Good understanding of the nursing/health and wellness process,
- Willingness to update and keep current their knowledge of changing regulations, practices, and procedures,
- Skills and abilities contribute to an organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity,
- Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned,
- Organizational and time-management skills,
- Individual and teamwork skills,
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing,
- Ability to work from the heart and make others smile,
- Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required
What do we offer you?
- Competitive wages
- Employee perks
- Support for personal and professional growth
We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.
Preferred
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College or better in PSW/Health Care Aide
Required
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CPR
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First Aid
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PSW Certificate (Min App)
Preferred
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Ability to Work Collaboratively
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Written Communication
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Verbal Communication
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Keep current knowledge of regulations changes
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
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Demonstrate Empathy for the Needs of Seniors
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Ability to Work From the Heart
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Ability to Work Independently
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Mental and Physical Ability
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Understanding of the nursing process
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Organizational Skills
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Time-Management Skills
