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Job summary

Assist residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, meals, and mobility, and contribute to individualized care plans and daily leisure activities. Perform light housekeeping and delegated nursing acts, and report relevant resident care and safety information to a supervisor.

Job details

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 on Eglinton West team based in Etobicoke, 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: $20.18 - $21.48 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 events Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety About The Opportunity 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 daily 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 About You 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

What you’ll do

Assist residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, meals, and mobility, and contribute to individualized care plans and daily leisure activities. Perform light housekeeping and delegated nursing acts, and report relevant resident care and safety information to a supervisor.

Requirements

A valid Personal Care Worker course or equivalent is required, along with availability for flexible shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening; experience with older adults in long-term care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care training, and valid CPR and First Aid certification are assets or preferred qualifications.

Benefits

• Free Onsite Parking • Employee Discounts • Continuing Education And Training • Growth And Advancement Opportunities • Recognition And Rewards

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Bathing And Dressing Assistance
• Oral Care
• Skin Care
• Meal Assistance
• Resident Mobility Assistance
• Resident Care Planning
• Leisure Activity Planning
• Light Housekeeping
• Delegated Nursing Acts
• Resident Safety Reporting
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Alzheimer's And Dementia Care
• CPR
• First Aid
• Flexible Shift Availability

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Security & Safety