Personal Aide (Part-time) Nights - Orchard Terrace Care Centre (Retirement)

Kindera Living•Hamilton, ON

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care. The Personal Aide reports to the leadership team and is expected to support residents with personal care and daily living activities while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. A key part of your role will be to provide compassionate support, promote dignity, and actively engage residents in meaningful daily routines.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members
Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and a genuine interest in resident care
Strong organizational skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physically and mentally able to perform assigned duties
Ability to read, write, and understand English (verbal and written)
Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen (within 6 months), TB test results (within 6 months), and provide three supervisory references

Nice To Haves

PSW Certification preferred, but not required
Experience in Retirement or Long-Term Care preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting residents with personal care such as toileting, bathing, and dressing as needed or requested
Responding to resident call bells in a timely manner
Assisting with meals and feeding as required
Performing light housekeeping duties including changing garbage, linens, and maintaining resident suites
Completing scheduled deep cleaning of resident suites
Following care plans and reporting any changes in resident condition or behaviour to the UCP or Charge Nurse
Completing both paper and electronic documentation as assigned
Supporting a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for residents
Respecting resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
Performing delegated tasks and supporting the care team as needed