Permanent Personal Support Worker

PERMANENT PART-TIME PSW - DAY SHIFT (6:30 AM - 2:30 PM)

Copernicus Lodge is a not-for-profit, charitable and ethno-specific organization made possible through the efforts of the Polish Canadian community and the vision of Father Michael Smith, OMI. Located in the heart of the Roncesvalles community in the heart of west-end Toronto, we provide a continuum of care in a predominantly Polish, Roman Catholic environment to meet the changing needs of our seniors. The Lodge is comprised of an Adult Day Program, 200 independent, affordable self-care apartments with a Supportive Housing program, and a 228 bed Long Term Care home.

We are seeking dynamic and innovative individuals to step into our open **Personal Support Worker (PSW) **role, who will work enthusiastically in a client and family centered and comprehensive services environment that meet client needs. They will ensure resident safety and work within a quality improvement framework to identify opportunities for enhancing quality of the care provided to our residents.

The **Personal Support Worker (PSW) **role provides assistance with personal care (i.e, bathing, laundry, cleaning, and feeding depending on the resident); assistance with routine activities of daily living, socialization and emotional support. The PSW is responsible for providing care and services in a manner consistent with Copernicus Lodge's Mission, Vision and Values.

**Key Role Duties**:

- Nursing and Personal Care
- Uphold services for the Nursing Department.
- Monitoring and Infection Control
- Resident/Family Relations
- Actively support and participate in the “Nurturing Life” Program within Copernicus Lodge.
- Promote a humanizing environment where resident life revolves around close and continuing contact with children, plants and animals.
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Resident Safety
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Housekeeping

Qualifications:

- Past experience working in Long Term Care, or a genuine interest in working with the elderly;
- Willingness to learn basic nursing skills, good body mechanics and proper and safe use of all equipment;
- Genuine interest to provide care and services to seniors;
- Able to provide good customer service; resident-focused;
- Good communication skills;
- Good physical health, as the position is physically demanding;
- CPR certification is an asset but is not required;
- Speaking knowledge and understanding of Polish language is a definite asset. Failing this, a genuine interest and effort to learn basic Polish words/phrases to assist in providing resident care and services;
- Able to work shifts /flexible hours including weekends as required by the department schedule;
- Possession of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate is required for all staff hired (mandatory as per regulations after June 30, 2011).

NOTE: Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program must meet the following:

- The vocational standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities,
- The standards established by the National Association of Career Colleges; or
- The standards established by the Ontario Community Support Association; and
- Must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration, counting both class time and practical experience time.

COVID-19 considerations:
In order to best protect the health and safety of our staff and residents, Copernicus Lodge has implemented active screening, Universal Masking, and social distancing to best combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $19.10 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work rotational weekends?

Licence/Certification:

- Personal Support Worker (PSW) (required)

Work Location: One location