Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Part Time
About The Position
Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With over 25 years dedicated to the happiness of retirees, Cogir seeks individuals with a purpose and passion for life, looking for meaningful work. The company's mission, "real estate with purpose," places human beings at the focus of its culture and actions. Employees are part of a family of Personal Support Workers (PSWs) who deliver excellent customer service with compassion and empathy, embracing a holistic, resident-centric approach to care. Cogir offers a healthy work environment with inspiring leaders, clear goals, recognition, and encouragement for internal advancement, along with benefits that support a healthy work-life balance.
Requirements
- Personal Support Worker Certification from a certified educational facility OR internationally educated nurse
- Strong drive, respect, and an understanding of the emotional and physical demands of the role
- Focus on teamwork and customer service with the ability to build trusted relationships
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
- Current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
Nice To Haves
- Volunteer/working experience in a Senior Living setting is an asset
Responsibilities
- Deliver a great customer service experience by demonstrating compassion and empathy towards residents, family members, and the team
- Embrace a holistic, resident-centric approach to care by delivering personalized services at the highest quality
- Support and deliver on all personalized activities of daily living that meet resident’s needs, including ambulatory support, personal hygiene, companionship, and nutritional support
- Build trusted relationships with residents, families, and teams with continuous ongoing and effective communication
- Document the completion of tasks on an electronic health record platform throughout the shift
- Quickly identify and communicate changes in resident care needs to clinical leads
Benefits
- Onboarding, continuous training and opportunities for growth
- Competitive base pay, benefits & vacation time
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee perks program
- Employee appreciation and recognition
- Scholarship Program to further education
- Eligibility to apply to The Senior Living CaRES Fund
- Be part of an experienced organization
- Corporate and social responsibility causes
- Service recognition
- Employee appreciation events
- An open and engaging team that welcomes input for new ideas and programs
- Benefits that reflect the needs of today
- Various options available to allow for a healthy work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
