Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Job summary

Provide personalized care and support to seniors in a residential setting, including assistance with daily activities and dining. Build meaningful relationships with residents while ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment.

Job details

Job Description PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER Amica Pickering Casual $22.25 Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience. At Amica, our values are at the heart of all we do. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities. Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day. The Opportunity: Working at Amica is about providing the best care in Senior Living in a supportive environment. Our team of Personal Support Workers are called Resident Care Partners – they are proudly setting a new standard for senior care in Canada. When you join Amica you grow your unique skillset and apply your passion for supporting Seniors. How are Amica Resident Care Partners different? Our unique care model allows you get to know each resident and form relationships beyond caring for them. You take pride in being attentive to our residents and their loved ones. You know how to make every interaction personalized and create meaningful moments. You support our residents in a wide variety of activities including light housekeeping, engagement and dining support. How we will support you: We invest in your personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive hourly rate. Opportunity to participate in training to effectively administer medications. You are supported by inspiring leaders who show up for you. You have access to consistent scheduling through self-service technology so you can balance your life. What you will bring: Willingness to learn and apply your learning on the job. You are one of the following: a graduate from a recognized Personal Support Worker program, currently enrolled in a nursing program or an internationally certified nurse. Ability to complete the Vulnerable Sector Check. First Aid, CPR Certificate. 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. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted. #PSW-Hiring-Amica #LI-DNI

What you’ll do

Provide personalized care and support to seniors in a residential setting, including assistance with daily activities and dining. Build meaningful relationships with residents while ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a recognized Personal Support Worker program, a nursing student, or an internationally certified nurse. Requires a Vulnerable Sector Check, First Aid, and CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate • Training opportunities • Consistent scheduling

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal support
• Senior care
• Medication administration
• Light housekeeping
• Dining support
• Relationship building
• First aid
• CPR
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Willingness To Learn
• Elderly Care
• Assisted Living
• Housekeeping
• Long-Term Care
• Medication Administration
• Nursing
• Self Service Technologies
• Senior Living
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Hospitality
• Personal Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides