Personal Support Worker

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Markham, ON
Contract type: Full time

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) will provide personal care to assist clients in their daily activities and personal hygiene. The PSW will support the clients' physical, social and emotional needs in a safe manner, in accordance with the organization's resident-centred approach, complying with relevant government standards, residents' rights and the organizations mission and philosophy.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent
  • Experience in long term care setting an asset
  • Current CPR Certificate
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to take initiative, problem solve and time manage
  • Ability to work independently as well as be an active, positive team player
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to speak and converse in Chinese an asset

Working Conditions

  • Considerable standing, walking, lifting and bending
  • Exposure to all resident care elements through regular resident contact.
  • Ability to work permanent evening shifts, including weekends and short shifts. May be required to work an alternate shift(s) to meet operational needs (e.g., emergency, training, accommodation, etc.) as per scheduling practices

Our Offer

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Multi-employer pension plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Ongoing learning and development
  • Employee education assistance program
  • Award winning corporate culture
  • Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

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