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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with their activities of daily living including eating, dressing, hygiene and grooming as per residents’ individual plans of care.
• Aid residents with respect to their communication and connections by encouraging them to wear individual sensory aids such as glasses, hearing aides, etc.
• Administer specific medication to residents under the supervision of a registered health professional (with additional prescribed training).
• Ensure residents have constant and easy access to mobility or assistive devices such as canes, walkers, call bells, etc.
• 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.

Requirements

• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit.
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Skills

• Detailed-oriented and proficient in procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and can provide bedside care to residents.
• Tact and diplomacy in working with seniors, their families and general visitors.

Location

• Cheltenham Community – North York

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• Personal Support Worker program from an approved college or private institution
• Internationally Educated Nurse that has achieved a degree in Nursing

Salary/Compensations

• $27.59 (as per collective agreement)

Benefits

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

About the Company

• At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Cheltenham Community their home.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.