Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Part-time

Cogir Senior Living•Oakville, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For over 25 years, we have been dedicated to the happiness of retirees. We are seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Our mission is to focus on human beings, who are the foundation of our culture and our priority. We embrace a holistic, resident-centric approach to care by delivering personalized services at the highest quality. As employees, every workday is a unique experience. We offer a healthy environment, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge the efforts made and encourage internal advancement. Moreover, we’re offering benefits that reflect the needs of today. There are various options available to allow for 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, not required

Responsibilities

Support and deliver on all personalized activities of daily living that meet our resident’s needs, including ambulatory support, personal hygiene, companionship, and nutritional support.
Act as an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team who 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.