About the Company:
We seek people who share our values - who have the integrity to do the right thing, a passion for this important work and a commitment to teamwork and shared success.
Families rely on us to provide competent and compassionate care for their loved ones. We enjoy this excellent reputation thanks to the team spirit and dedication of our employees at every level.
If you are seeking a role where expectations are high and achievements are rewarding, where staff are encouraged and supported in continued personal growth, then working as a Personal Support Worker at Hawthorne Place Care Centre is the place for you!
The Ideal Candidate:
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Personal Support Worker will be an integral member of the Nursing team. This position is responsible for but not limited to providing for the basic care and needs of residents, performing specific interventions from individual resident care plans and assist in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents’ physical and emotional condition. The successful candidate will have:
- A positive mindset.
- The graduate of Personal Support Worker program at the time of application.
- Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the nursing and health care practices as they relate to long-term care legislation.
- Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing person-centered care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures of the MOHLTC and the home.
- Knowledgeable of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and respects and promotes these rights.
- Effective communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential.
- Effective customer service skills and a demonstrated commitment to working with seniors are required.
- Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, for example, lifting/transferring residents.
- Demonstrated ability to meet professional clinical infection protocols.
- Ability to deal with responsive behavior.
- Basic computer skills are a must.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement
- Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, must be able to provide three work references
We Offer:
We are committed to giving the best to our employees, providing competitive salaries and benefits packages along with supporting educational opportunities for professional growth.
- We are located at Jane and Finch easily accessible via transit
- Position is considered Casual. Must be available to work either days (7am-3pm), evenings (3pm-11pm), or nights (11pm-7am) and every other weekend.
Accomodation:
Hawthorne Place Care Centre takes the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees are required to notify their director manager/supervisor if they have any particular accessibility needs and the Organization will work with the employee to address them.