Personal Care Attendant

We’re hiring Personal Support Workers to join our team!

Our goal is to ensure that residents have access to the best care, which is why we’re bolstering our staff. This is an excellent opportunity to get experience in a growing and rewarding field.

Do you know someone who might be interested? Please let them know!

See the job description below and contact us today.

A. Resident Care

· Dispense medications, insulin needles and puffers as required/scheduled.

· Launder residents’ clothes as scheduled.

· Monitor changes in residents’ condition and behaviour and advise manager of changes.

· Document changes in progress notes

· Socialize with residents

· Encourage residents to stay in contact with family

· Use supplies wisely and economically. Inform manager when supplies running low or new items are required.

· Assist new residents with integration, introducing them to other residents and inviting to participate in activities, and helping them get into routines.

· Maintain a caring and interested attitude when dealing with residents and families.

B. Housekeeping Duties

· Complete nightly cleaning according to checklist – includes hallways, washrooms, common areas, and kitchen.

· Launder linens and clothing as needed and scheduled.

· Ensure hallways and doorways are free from obstruction to prevent accidents

· Report need for repairs using form provided to the manager.

C. Kitchen Duties

· Serve evening snack

· Encourage residents to eat their snacks

· Do nightly thorough clean of kitchen/dining room area

· Refill condiments (salt, pepper, jam/peanut butter, sugar, sugar twin, ketchup, mustard, vinegar)

· Set tables for breakfast

· Food preparation as instructed by cooks. Peel vegetables every Saturday night shift.

· Load dishwashers and run.

· Empty dining room garbage, refill ice cube trays

· Baking bread and dessert as required

D. Security Duties

· Ensure all exits are cleared of snow and ice accumulation in winter.

· Participate in emergency drills as required.

· Perform nightly security checks – including testing the fire system, emergency lighting

· Perform hourly bed checks

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.05 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person