Immediate Vacancies - Personal Support Workers

Location

Stratford, ON | Canada

Job description

We have immediate opportunities for Personal Support Workers!
Greenwood Court, Tri-County Mennonite Homes
Stratford, ON

About Greenwood Court:


Greenwood Court is designed as a 'Community of Care' where seniors are able to age in place. As the needs of our seniors change, they have access to additional services and supports without having to leave familiar surroundings or newly developed friendships. Staff and volunteers are committed to making Greenwood Court "a place to call home" for its residents.

About the Position:

The Personal Support Worker will be an integral member of the Nursing team. This position is responsible for but not limited to providing for the basic care and needs of residents, performing specific interventions from individual resident care plans and assist in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the residents' physical and emotional condition.

We are looking for candidates with a great attitude to join our team.

We have the following schedules immediately available for short term contract with potential for extension or transition to permanent:

Night Shift 24:00-7:00 (2-week rotating schedule)

Week 1 - Tuesday to Monday

Week 2 - Thursday and Friday

Day Shift 6;00am-2:00pm

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2 - Thursday, Friday

Evenings - 2 Opportunities (Schedules below) 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Role 1

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2 - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Role 2

Week 1 - Monday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

Wage:  

$19.69 – $22.75 hourly plus $3.00 per hour supplement

• A Weekend Shift Premium of $1.00 hourly applies to all hours worked between 10:00pm on Friday and 10:00pm on Sunday
• A Night Shift Premium of $0.40 hourly applies to all regular hours worked between 10:00pm and 7:00am.
• The successful candidate may claim consideration for recent, direct, Canadian experience in the same job classification in order to move up the wage grid according to their hours of experience.
• Scheduled wage range increases

Qualifications:

• Personal Support Worker certificate from an accredited Ontario Community College or a Registered Private College is required

Experience:

• Comprehensive skills and knowledge of providing person-centered care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures of the Retirement Homes Act and the Home is required
• Medication administration experience is preferred (We will provide training for medication administration as this is a requirement of the job)
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of the Residents' Bill of Rights and respects and promotes these rights

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective customer service skills and a demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, for example, lifting/transferring residents is required
• Ability to meet professional clinical infection protocols
• Ability to deal with responsive behaviour
• Basic computer skills are an asset
• Effective communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively

About Tri-County Mennonite Homes:

 What we Offer:

• Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
• Pension plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Training opportunities and career development
• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Employee Assistance Program
• An employee Social Committee
• Tuition support programs
• Employee pricing on meals from our kitchen
• A positive and supportive working environment

New employees will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check and TB test as part of the onboarding process.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes does not require COVID-19 vaccination as a part of the onboarding process, however TCMH continues to strongly recommend "up-to-date" COVID-19 vaccinations.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate three divisions: Greenwood Court in Stratford, Nithview Community in New Hamburg, and Aldaview Services in New Hamburg. Our mission is "Making Every Day Matter".

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant.

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