Vacation Relief

**Job Opening**

**CUPE 1263**

**Job Title**:

- Vacation Relief - Personal Support Worker - Assisted Living (0) - Deer Park Suites

**Job Opening Id**:

- 44133

**# Required**:

- 2

**Business Unit**:

- Community Services

**Division**:

- Long Term Care Homes

**Location**:

- Deer Park Villa

**Standard Hours**:

- 0.00 / week

**Full/Part Time**:

- Part-Time

**Regular/Temporary**:

- Temporary

**Salary Grade**:

- 12A

**Salary Range**:

- $ 31.02 - $ 31.56

**Post Date**:

- 2026-01-19

**Close Date**:

- 2026-03-19

**Division**:

- Long Term Care Homes

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: May 2026 - September 2026

**JOB SUMMARY**

Ensure services and supports are client driven in accordance with the identified care plan, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures consistent with the Assisted Living Services Policy, 2023 (ALS Policy) and Senior Services.

Provide to clients living at Deer Park Suites; assisted living services in a manner that promotes wellness, and fosters independence, respect, dignity, and inclusion. Perform required services identified in individual care plans that fall under the ALS Policy encouraging client involvement and degrees of assistance in the areas of: personal support services (personal hygiene activities and routine personal activities of living) homemaking services (laundry/housekeeping), security checks and reassurance services, medication prompts; meal/nourishment assistance life enrichment activities to address psycho/social, health, wellness, and/or community engagement needs. Complete Pharmacy medication training, focusing on medication prompting and client-specific training. PSW- assistance with eye/ear drops, support/assistance with blood pressure checks, and ostomy colostomy care. Collaborate with community health partner providers to follow the integrated care plan as outlined for the client.

Document and report observations of any changes in the clients social, physical, or mental condition, as well as any updates to the care plan resulting from input from the client or SDM. Complete documentation as per policy/established practice guidelines.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**EDUCATION**
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an approved Community College - Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate Course
- Additional courses in enhanced PSW / gerontology an asset
- Unregulated Care Provider Medication training an asset

**KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum of 3 months of current experience in a Supportive Housing/Assisted Living Program, Adult Day Program, or related experience in delivering personal support services to seniors in a personal home setting

**SKILLS**
- Must have an excellent rapport with people and demonstrated working ability to understand the unique needs of the elderly
- Must be willing to obtain the PSW enhanced skills training including Pharmacy medication training.
- Demonstrated commitment to the VALUES of service, honesty, choice, partnership and respect for clients of Supportive Housing
- Demonstrated flexibility and resourcefulness in achieving client independence and quality of life outcomes

**SPECIAL CONDITIONS**
- In accordance with the Corporate Policy and applicable Legislation/Regulation(s), the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Record Check and submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as complete any subsequent declaration or check as required by legislation/Act, regulation, and/or policy
- Compliance with any requirements, including immunization and screening measures, of the infection prevention and control program as required by applicable legislation/Act, regulation or policy; some measures are only recommendations (not requirements)
- Staff are required to be screened for Tuberculosis in accordance with the applicable legislation/Act
- Must provide own transportation and be able to report to alternate locations as identified
- Must have a good attendance record
- Must be able to work shift work, including days, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the position.

**Shift Information**:
Casual vacation relief position for summer relief period. Currently scheduled 0 hours, all shifts. May be required to work days, evenings and nights, including weekends. You must declare a minimum of 8 shifts (64 hours) per week and commit to working no less than 3 shifts per week (24 hours).
- Conditions of offer include:

- obtaining a vulnerable sector police clearance that is less than 6 months old from date of hire
- satisfactory completion of Tuberculosis (TB) Step 1 and 2 Clearance (or chest x-ray)
- presenting educational qualifications
- satisfactory completion of a physical assessment

**Closing Statement**:
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