Personal Support Worker

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Primacare™ Living Solutions is a privately held Canadian Long-Term Care Operator based in Toronto, Ontario and is a fully accredited member of both CARF and the OLTCA. We put people first by providing our residents with the highest standards in quality care and services and our staff with a supportive, flexible, and progressive work environment.

Our ongoing commitment to finding new, innovative living solutions for all seniors is highlighted by the implementation of the internationally acclaimed Meaningful Care Matters® Butterfly Model of Care. Primacare™ was the second LTC operator in Ontario to implement this model which focuses on delivering emotion-focused care that connects with people in a dignified, human way.

Additionally, in 2018, Primacare™ undertook a ground-breaking research project called The Albert Project, to investigate an innovative approach to dementia care that utilizes virtual reality (VR) as a therapeutic intervention for residents with moderate to severe dementia. The pilot phase was completed in 2019 with findings that showed it was clinically significant to their residents.

What We Offer!

• a work environment that is respectful, supportive, and safe
• access to professional development training and mentoring opportunities
• competitive and flexible compensation options
• Benefits and RRSP plan

Your Opportunity!

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Personal Support Worker provides direct personal and nursing care to residents to fulfil their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs in compliance with internal policies, procedure, and work routines.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

• Assist in providing direct care for residents; assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Assist residents to and from activities and encourage their participation in these activities.
• Assist with meal service and nourishment delivery and provide feeding assistance as required.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents and their families, including palliative care.
• Comply with all departmental policies and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, health and safety, environment, and IPAC.
• Consult with and inform Supervisor on duty of all unit activities, needs, and matters related to resident care.
• Participate in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Make positive contributions to the home environment that ensure the values of Primacare™ Living Solutions are maintained.
• Make positive contributions to the home environment that ensure the values of Primacare™ Living Solutions are maintained.

Job Requirements:

• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate.
• A Vulnerable Sector Screening check completed in the last 6 months.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications preferred.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in LTC preferred.
• Proof of full immunization (2 doses) against COVID-19, in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care's Long-term care home COVID-19 immunization policy.

Primacare Living Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $23.53 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

• Personal Support Worker Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person