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Personal Support Worker - Long Term Care (Part-Time)
part-time
About this role
The PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER will support the functions of the Nursing Department while working in either a long-term care or retirement setting. The PSW is responsible for providing assistance with the activities of daily living for our Residents, this includes but is not limited to; bathing, toileting, feeding, personal grooming, escorting, cleaning and other duties as assigned.
As a PSW, you will ensure Residents receive excellent care services by increasing their comfort, independence and control in all aspects of their care.
You will provide friendly, courteous and attentive service, in keeping with our organizational values, mission and vision.
Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
As a PSW, you will ensure Residents receive excellent care services by increasing their comfort, independence and control in all aspects of their care.
You will provide friendly, courteous and attentive service, in keeping with our organizational values, mission and vision.
Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
- Personal Support Worker certificate, required
- Grade 12 diploma, preferred
- Minimum two (2) years of Personal Support Worker experience in long-term care, preferred
- Excellent attention to detail when assessing and documenting
- Ability to follow a care plan with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to meet the increasingly complex needs of the Residents
- Good attendance record and punctuality
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position:
- push/pull up-to 250 lbs
- lifting 50 lbs max
- working at/above shoulder height
- standing & walking for long periods of time
- frequent bending, twisting, reaching, crouching
- Ability to accept & follow directions and follow company policies and procedures
- Able to build & maintain good working relationships with residents & coworkers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.
We are committed to accessibility in the candidate application 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 of the vacant position. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known when contacted.
Successful candidates must provide a complete and current (i.e. within six months prior to hire date) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
What you'll do
- The Personal Support Worker will assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, and feeding. They will ensure residents receive excellent care services to enhance their comfort and independence.
About Shepherd Village Inc
Shepherd Village is Toronto’s largest not-for-profit seniors community and has been dedicated to the well-being of seniors since 1961. We’re committed to meeting the changing physical, spiritual and social needs of seniors through quality care and compassionate service. Shepherd Village was built to bring people together and designed to stand apart.
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