Personal Support Worker Temporary Part Time days
About The Position
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Woods Park Community & Retirement in Barrie, ON. At Sienna, you will build lasting relationships with residents, knowing each resident not just by name, but by story. The purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life, serving Canada’s seniors and ensuring they live fulfilling lives with comfort, dignity, and respect. Sienna is a purpose-driven organization that aspires to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard, and empowered to do meaningful work. They offer programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal, and professional needs.
Requirements
- Completed a Personal Support Worker program from an approved college or private institution.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
