Personal Support Worker
- Ajax, ON, Canada
Approximate hourly wage: $20.05 - $21.37 · Temporary
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Job details
- Pay
- Approximate hourly wage: $20.05 - $21.37
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Personal Support Worker to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
We are searching for a Personal Support Worker to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Approximate hourly wage: $20.05 - $21.37
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment event
- Access to continuing education and training through the Shannex Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
- Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment
- Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan
- Assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities on a daily basis
- Assists with light housekeeping duties
- Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice
- Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- You have a valid Personal Care Worker course or equivalent
- You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- You can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset
- Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset
- Valid CPR & First Aid Certification preferred
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
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Responsibilities
Assist residents with personal hygiene, meals, mobility, and other daily living activities, and contribute to individualized care plans and daily leisure activities. Perform light housekeeping and delegated nursing tasks, and report relevant resident care and safety information to a supervisor.
Requirements
A valid Personal Care Worker course or equivalent is required, along with the ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and to provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care training, experience supporting older adults in long-term care or senior living, and valid CPR and First Aid certification are assets or preferred qualifications.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Resident Hygiene Assistance
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Bathing And Dressing Assistance
- Oral And Skin Care
- Meal Assistance
- Resident Mobility
- Resident Care Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Leisure Activity Planning
- Light Housekeeping
- Delegated Nursing Acts
- Resident Safety Reporting
- Alzheimer’s And Dementia Care
- CPR
- First Aid
Benefits
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Discounts
- Continuing Education And Training
- Growth And Advancement Opportunities
- Recognition And Rewards
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Personal Care Worker Course
- Resident Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Hygiene
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Meal Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Resident Care Plan
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Leisure Activities
- Light Housekeeping
- Delegated Nursing Acts
- Scope Of Practice
- Resident Safety
- Alzheimer’s Care
- Dementia Care
- Long-Term Care
- Senior Living
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- CPR
- First Aid
- Flexible Shifts