Personal Support Worker

at  Sifton Properties Limited

WHO WE ARE

As a family-based company for over 100 years, we are committed to creating and maintaining successful teams. We recognize the invaluable contributions of our team members and prioritize their development, health, and well-being. For generations, we’ve been in the business of building communities for people to live, work and play.
We are currently seeking temporary part-time contract Personal Support Worker to join our Longworth team! This position requires availability for day, afternoon, and night shifts, as well as every other weekend.
Experience what it means to be part of our family and build a career you’re proud of.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with seniors and knowledge of the aging process.
• Must have respect, understanding and empathy for the elderly.
• Previous experience in cleaning responsibilities an asset.
• Ability to understand and perform duties effectively, communicate any pertinent issues regarding residents and their care and work accurately and quickly.
• Self-directed and team-oriented, with proficient organizational and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be committed to multi-disciplinary team work and demonstrate an ability to work through collaboration, joint decision making and integrated strategies.
• Must successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Check and disclose any convictions, charges, restraining orders, probation orders and/or warrants during the course of employment that affect in any way the clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Must provide a Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST) document or Medical Note from Physician stating free from infectious disease.

EDUCATION

Required

• Certificate Program or better

• Provide personal care and assistance in activities of daily living for the residents.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, practices and philosophies. Work in accordance with all industry and regulatory compliance agencies, the Ontario Retirement Communities Association, The Retirement Homes Act 2010 and O. Reg 166/1, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Ontario Fire Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other pertinent legislated regulations/ standards.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to resident and operational Residence matters, exercises courtesy, good judgment and concern for the safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors. This includes adherence to the Social Media Policy.