Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- Aurora, ON, Canada
Compensation: $18.04/hr Hourly · Part-time
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Location: 15055 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON, Canada L4G 6T4
Compensation: $18.04/hr Hourly
Job Type: Part-time | Onsite
Your Day To Day
As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) at Amenida Senior Community, you will play a vital role in supporting the comfort, dignity, and well-being of our residents. You’ll work closely with the care team to deliver personalized care, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to a safe, respectful, and vibrant living environment.
Resident Care & Daily Living Support
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility.
- Provide support with basic care needs as outlined in care plans, including medication reminders if applicable.
- Monitor and report changes in health, behavior, or needs to the supervisor or healthcare team.
- Foster companionship and emotional comfort through positive interactions.
- Encourage engagement and participation in daily routines and activities.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all residents.
- Adhere to all health and safety protocols and follow organizational policies and procedures.
- Accurately document all care provided in a timely manner, maintaining resident confidentiality.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure consistent and high-quality care.
To thrive as a PSW at Amenida, you must demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and a deep respect for the seniors in our care community.
Education & Certification
- Completion of a recognized and accredited Personal Support Worker program.
- Valid PSW certification in Ontario (or applicable province).
- Completion of a WHMIS course.
- Successful criminal background check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening, prior to hire.
- At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare, long-term care, or supportive living environment is preferred.
- Compassionate and patient, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Physical ability to assist with lifting, mobility, and personal care tasks.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, overnights, and weekends.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to maintain professional boundaries.
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Responsibilities
Assist residents with daily living and personal care, support their emotional and social well-being, and monitor and report changes in their health or needs. Maintain a safe and clean environment, document care accurately while protecting confidentiality, and collaborate with the care team.
Requirements
Completion of a recognized Personal Support Worker program, valid PSW certification, and WHMIS training are required, along with a successful criminal background check including Vulnerable Sector Screening. At least one year of relevant experience is preferred; candidates should be compassionate, communicative, physically able to assist residents, reliable, and available for varied shifts.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Bathing And Grooming Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication Reminders
- Health Monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Companionship
- Communication
- Documentation
- Confidentiality
- Health And Safety Protocols
- Team Collaboration
- Lifting And Physical Assistance
- WHMIS
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- PSW Certification
- Accredited PSW Program
- WHMIS
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Resident Care
- Personal Care
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Feeding
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication Reminders
- Care Plans
- Health Monitoring
- Long-Term Care
- Supportive Living
- Emotional Support
- Companionship
- Health And Safety
- Care Documentation
- Resident Confidentiality
- Team Collaboration
- Shift Flexibility