Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual
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 of dedication to the happiness of retirees, the company seeks individuals with a purpose and passion for meaningful work. Their mission, "real estate with purpose," places human beings at the core of their culture and priorities. 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. The work environment is described as healthy, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge efforts, and encourage internal advancement, offering 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
Responsibilities
- Support and deliver on all personalized activities of daily living that meet our resident’s needs
- Provide ambulatory support
- Provide personal hygiene support
- Provide companionship
- Provide nutritional support
- Build trusted relationships with our residents, families and teams with continuous ongoing and effective communication
- Document the completion of tasks on an electronic health record platform throughout their shift
- Quickly identify and communicate changes in resident care needs to our 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 experience organization
- Corporate and social responsibility causes
- Service recognition
- Employee appreciation events
- An open and engaging team that welcomes input for new ideas and programs
- Healthy environment, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge the efforts made and encourage internal advancement
- 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
