Company Description CARVETH CARE CENTRE is a long-term care and support facility based in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. The organization is dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to residents who require daily assistance and medical support. Team members work in a collaborative environment focused on dignity, safety, and quality of life. CARVETH CARE CENTRE values respectful communication with residents, families, and colleagues and encourages ongoing professional development. The centre plays an important role in the local community as a trusted provider of residential care services.
Role Description This full-time, on-site Personal Support Worker role is located at CARVETH CARE CENTRE in Gananoque, ON. The Personal Support Worker provides direct, hands-on care to residents, including assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, feeding, and other activities of daily living. The role involves monitoring residents’ well-being, reporting changes to nursing staff, and following individualized care plans. The Personal Support Worker helps maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment, supports residents in social and recreational activities, and promotes independence wherever possible. Daily responsibilities also include accurate documentation, adherence to health and safety and safeguarding procedures, and effective communication with residents, families, and the care team.
Qualifications
- Ability to provide person-centered care and work effectively in a Support Worker capacity, focusing on resident comfort and dignity.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills and Communication skills to build trust with residents, families, and colleagues.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding practices, including resident rights, confidentiality, and safe care procedures.
- Comfort with basic Technical Support related to care equipment and electronic documentation systems.
- Recognized Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate or equivalent health care aide training.
- Experience in long-term care, retirement, or community care settings is an asset.
- Ability to work varying shifts, stand for extended periods, and assist with resident transfers and mobility.
- Commitment to infection prevention, health and safety standards, and inclusive, non-discriminatory care.