Summer Student

Do you enjoy being part of a team who believes that together, they can achieve remarkable things?

Do you want to work in a culture where people take care of people?

Do you want a chance to make a difference in people’s lives?

Do you value the opportunity to grow and learn?

**Personal Support Worker (PSW)**

**Looking for 1st year BSCN or RPN students who are interested in casual hours throughout the summer.***

**Requirements**:

- Personal Support Worker Certificate / 1st year BSCN or RPN Students
- Certified in CPR and First Aid required
- Current TB testing
- Current criminal reference check including vulnerable sector screen

**Qualifications**:

- Exhibits caring and compassion while working with residents.
- Medication Admin experience considered an asset.
- Experience in retirement home or long term care setting
- Knowledge of memory care and medication administration would be an asset.
- Required to complete Orientation and all ORCA and in house training courses.
- Ability to prioritize, demonstrate flexibility and understanding.
- Must be flexible on short notice
- Ensure that all decisions and actions are responsible and in the resident’s best interest.
- Speaks and writes English well.

**Responsibilities**:

- Performs those functions which provide for the support and care of residents with an acceptable standard of skill, with a sense of responsibility and respect for privacy and dignity.
- Assists in the process of observing, reporting and documenting the changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition.
- Implement the plans of care for assigned residents as outlined by the Director of Care, and provides input into care plans.
- Documents as per the home’s policies.
- Promotes comfort and safety for the residents.
- Promotes independence and wellness.
- Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families and staff of other departments, using the appropriate lines of communication.

We offer health and dental benefits for all Permanent team members. Paid sick days for the team after probation

Our Employee Assistance Program is a free and confidential service trained in supporting many of the situations we all face. Support is available 24/7 for you, the team member as well as your family who reside at the same address. Legal, Personal, Financial support through programs and one on one counselling are just a call away.

Savings and coupon Program with Workperks. This discount program for places like Cineplex, car rentals, shoes, clothing, technology and Experiences are at your fingertips

Local Marks Work Wearhouse discount on clothing and footwear, Closing the Gap physio services discount and Auto and Home insurance plans

We pride ourselves on a positive working relationship between management and our Team Council

We are proud of the benefits and perks programs we offer, and look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

**_ Please note:_** Some websites state wages or wage ranges at their own discretion.**

**Any wages stated on the posting have not been provided nor approved by the employer.**

**Wages are based on the responsibilities of the role and the applicants experience and will be discussed between final applicants and the hiring manager**.**
- Lev Senior Living is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify Lev Senior Living if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation Lev Senior Living will work with you to determine how to meet your needs._