Home Care Support jobs

Wawel Villa is a charitable non-for-profit Retirement Residence that provides a home-like and caring atmosphere for residents and staff. We offer affordable assisted retirement living on a picturesque ravine lot in the village of Clarkson just steps from public transport and the shops and restaurants of Lakeshore Rd. West. Our staff is committed to making a positive difference in people's lives.

Wawel Villa Seniors Residence is looking for a professional PSW to join our great team environment in a casual role.

MUST have a PSW Certificate

MUST have Completed 2-Step TB test within 6 months

Location: 880 Clarkson Road South, Mississauga, ON, L5J 4N4

HOURS OF WORK:

Hours will vary depending on coverage needs.
Shift times include: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 4pm-10pm, 11pm-7am
Must be available to work every other weekend.

DUTIES:

• Provides personal care for residents including all activities of daily living to ensure the optimum physical, social and emotional well being.
• Communicates effectively with residents, staff and families.
• Assists residents with ambulation and transferring using applicable equipment and lifting devices.
• Prepares and delivers beverages and snacks to residents as well as loads, unloads, and cleans cart.
• Provides excellent customer service at all times. Is respectful, courteous and pleasant.
• Provides individualized service and creates a home-like atmosphere.
• Observes and reports changes in the resident's status, records necessary data.
• Shares responsibility for care of equipment in the Home and personal belongings of residents.
• Works co-operatively with team members and receives direction from registered staff.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• A Personal Support Worker or Equivalent Certificate from a recognized institution from a province in Canada.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents, families, staff members, and the visiting public.
• Sensitive, empathetic and understanding of resident behaviour and needs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to organize work in a manner that ensures resident safety.
• Knowledge of basic infection control principles and the use of personal protective equipment
• Demonstrated capability to fulfill the physical demands and time availability requirements of the position

Successful applicants must provide current police check-vulnerable sector screening and medical clearance regarding current immunization status.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wawel Villa welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $18.50-$19.50 per hour

Application question(s):

• Have you completed a 2-step TB test in the last 6 months?

Work Location: In person