EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or recognized equivalent
• Successful completion of a Personal Support Worker Program from an accredited educational institution
• Demonstrated experience working with a geriatric population and/or medical surgical patients
• Preference to individuals who have had related client/patient care experience in a long-term care facility or hospital
• Gentle Persuasive Approaches training and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to relate in a respectful, tactful and sensitive manner with patients, staff and visitors
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Work requires periods of walking, sitting, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling in order to provide direct assistance to patients
• Good attendance and availability required

Please refer the Job description for details