Personal Support Worker | Permanent Part Time| Days

Sienna Senior Living • Ingersoll, ON

3d • CA$26 • Onsite

About The Position

At Sienna, you will build lasting relationships with residents, knowing each resident not just by name, but by story. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. We believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect. 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.

Requirements

• Completed a Personal Support Worker program from an approved college or private institution or you are an Internationally Educated Nurse that has achieved a degree in Nursing
• Detailed-oriented and proficient in procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatment and can provide bedside care to residents
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in working with seniors, their families and general visitors
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• Successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check

Nice To Haves

• Compassionate and dedicated to meaningful work that supports seniors in living life fully

Responsibilities

• Provide Resident Supervision and Assistance: support residents with their activities of daily living including eating, dressing, hygiene and grooming as per residents’ individual plans of care
• Provide Resident Care and Services: aid residents with respect to their communication and connections by encouraging them to wear individual sensory aids such as glasses, hearing aides, etc.
• With additional prescribed training, administer specific medication to residents under the supervision of a registered health professional
• Ensure residents have constant and easy access to mobility or assistive devices such as canes, walkers, call bells, etc.
• Support Resident Comfort & Well-Being: 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree