Personal Support Worker

**We are looking for Personal Support Workers to join our team at Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home** **Bruce County** "Bold and beautiful Bruce County... a healthy, caring community of prosperity and innovation." The journey to an ever better Bruce County will be marked by exploration, inquiry and discovery. A place powered by innovation and shared values. A place where we help people who live, and work here make great personal choices and also reflect the public interest. Because of this mind-set, we do some pretty amazing things Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions. Come join us on roads less travelled and turn your journey into an adventure. **Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home** Our Motto: Residents First Every day Every way Nestled in the heart of the beautiful rural community of Wiarton is Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home. Alongside the picturesque Colpoys Bay in Wiarton, 100 residents call Gateway Haven Home. Built in 2003, the home has many wonderful features that contribute to the health and well being of our residents. The unique "C" shaped building allows each resident to have a view from their room whether it is a view of our beautiful park, surrounding neighbourhood or a picturesque view of Georgian Bay. The success of the operation of Bruce County's Long Term Care Homes is built on the foundation that this is a true 'home' for all its Residents. Home is a place where residents may live with dignity and in security, safety, and comfort and have their physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural needs adequately met. This strong foundational belief is encompassed and supported by the legislation and regulations highlighted in "The Residents' Rights" and "The Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007". **What we can offer you**: - Wage increases at 6, 12, and 24 months - $1000 signing bonus - Comprehensive Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits - Enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan - Access to an Employee Assistance Program - Employee Discounts to enjoy great savings on entertainment, travel, shopping, health & wellness, sport and more - Paid Vacation - Employee Referral Bonus Program - Educational Assistance for skills development and career advancement - Winter Loan Program offering equipment rentals for you discover Bruce County’s winter wonderland **About the job** Shift Times: Evening Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm **Location** Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home Wiarton, Ontario **Salary** The wage for this position is $25.83 per hour, based on the UNIFOR collective agreement. **Requirements**: - Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized College - Clear Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector Screening - Current Two-Step Tuberculosis (TB) Test - Proof of COVID-19 full immunization (3 immunications) - Previous experience working in a Long Term Care environment - Ability to provide resident-focused care in terms of behavior and attitude - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Patience, flexibility and adaptability are required - Proficiency in Point Click Care would be considered as asset **Diversity & Inclusion** The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. **Privacy** **Salary**: $25.83-$26.85 per hour **Benefits**: - Company events - Company pension - Dental care - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - Life insurance - Paid time off - RRSP match - Tuition reimbursement - Vision care - Wellness program Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Evening shift - Holidays Ability to commute/relocate: - Wiarton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) **Experience**: - Long Term Care: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: - Personal Support Worker Certification (required)