Personal Support Worker, Casual, Nithview Community

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW) :

• Casual_
• Nithview Community_
• New Hamburg, ON_

About Nithview Community

Nithview Community is a seniors' community designed to provide several types of accommodation and services. Residents are able to choose the type of accommodation that is most appropriate for their care needs and continue to live within the community of care as their needs change. Emphasis is placed on assisting residents to live life to the fullest in this dynamic residential setting.

WAGE: $19.44 to $22.57 hourly +$3.00 current Government top up

• A W eekend Shift Premium of $2.00 hourly ** applies to all hours worked between 10:00pm on Friday and 6:00am on Monday.
• A Night Shift Premium of $0.40 hourly applies to all regular hours worked between 10:00pm and 6:00am.

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

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

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is dedicated to keep our residents and staff safe and improve the quality of life for our residents. Vaccinations are safe, highly effective and significantly reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalization.

Therefore we require all new hires to provide proof of at minimum first and second vaccination by onboarding date and to comply with Tri-County Mennonite Homes Covid vaccination policies as they are amended to reflect the latest available information.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and developmentally disabled individuals. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate three divisions: Greenwood Court, Nithview Community, and Aldaview Services. 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._
• Nithview Community is located in New Hamburg, Ontario. New Hamburg is approximately 30 minutes from Kitchener and Woodstock and approximately 1 hour from London._
• Please also be advised that Nithview will provide Transportation to successful applicants in surrounding area if unable to provide their own_