Hiring Personal Support Workers in Kitchener

Key Responsibilities
- adhere to the plan of care as determined by the Director of Health & Wellness
- assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living
- To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to Director of Health & Wellness
- To escalate medical emergencies to Director of Health & Wellness or emergency medical services as appropriate
- To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
- To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities
- To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family
- To maintain resident/client information confidentiality
- To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to Director of Health & Wellness
- To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment
- To observe & report to the Director of Health & wellness any concerns regarding client's safety including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by Director of Health & wellness & advocate on client's behalf to ensure client's safety is maintained
- To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed
- To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills
- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)
- To complete other duties as assigned
- To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
- Collaborate with other departments
- Adhere to established policies and procedures of the Retirement Home, RHRA, Public Health
- To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents
- To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate of Personal Support Worker program preferred
- Experience working with seniors in LTC or Retirement Home
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
- Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
- Must be able to provide a negative TB result

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

COVID-19 considerations:
Social Distancing in place, staff to wear surgical mask throughout their shift, COVID screening and testing place.

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

**Salary**: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Salary**: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON N2N 2A8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person