Personal Support Worker at Sienna Senior Living

Orillia, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

29.6

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Resident Supervision, Activities Of Daily Living Support, Medication Administration, Resident Care, Cognitive Support, Social Support, Emotional Support, Spiritual Support, Oral Care, Dental Care, Tact, Diplomacy, Bedside Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Personal Support Worker Spencer House - Orillia Rate of Pay $28.37 - $29.60 (As per Collective Agreement) This position is for an existing vacancy At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Spencer House their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect. Reporting to an Associate Director of Care, the Personal Support Worker is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents. If this resonates with you, please keep reading What Sienna Offers: We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs: • A competitive salary and vacation package • Health & Dental benefits program • Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges • A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs What You’ll Be Doing: You will be a welcomed member of the Long Term Care team at Spencer House Community, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Personal Support Worker, you’ll form a deep understanding of your residents and their living experience. You will build relationships with the residents and their family members, offering a variety of support options and program choices that enrich their daily health and well being. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day. How You’ll Succeed 1. Provide Resident Supervision and Assistance • support residents with their activities of daily living including eating, dressing, hygiene and grooming as per residents’ individual plans of care 2. Provide Resident Care and Services • aid residents with respect to their communication and connections by encouraging them to wear individual sensory aids such as glasses, hearing aides, etc. • with additional prescribed training, administer specific medication to residents under the supervision of a registered health professional • ensure residents have constant and easy access to mobility or assistive devices such as canes, walkers, call bells, etc. 3. Support Resident Comfort & Well-being • provide ongoing cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support; as well as oral and dental care • encourage residents to participate in programs offered by the Resident Experience Team, whether individual or in groups Who You Are: • You are compassionate and dedicated to meaningful work that supports seniors in living life fully • You have completed a Personal Support Worker program from an approved college or private institution or you are an Internationally Educated Nurse that has achieved a degree in Nursing • You are detailed-oriented and proficient in procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and can provide bedside care to residents • You exercise tact and diplomacy in working with seniors, their families and general visitors What you need to know: • Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience • You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit • You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position Apply Now if this job sounds interesting and you want to learn more!

Responsibilities

The Personal Support Worker will provide direct resident supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, and hygiene, according to individual care plans. They will also support resident comfort and well-being through cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual support, and may administer specific medications under supervision.