Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Disclaimer: This job is based in Maxville, Ontario.

Maxville Manor is a 122-bed long term care home located in the village of Maxville, Ontario; just 35 minutes east of Ottawa or 30 minutes north of Cornwall. We recently surveyed staff and some of the benefits they highlighted to working at Maxville Manor include:

• The residents are well taken care of
• The staff are welcoming, friendly and helpful; feels like a big family
• Great building. Very bright and clean
• Strong leadership

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Paid time off
• On-site parking
• Employee assistance program
• Vision care
• Disability insurance
• Company events

We are seeking Personal Support Worker candidates for a permanent full-time rotation in addition to permanent part-time opportunities.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Adheres to the plan of care as determined by the care team
• Assists with resident/client personal care/hygiene, nutrition and activities of daily living
• Observes and reports on changes in resident/client condition to supervisor
• Supports residents/clients with cognitive/psychological deficits by utilizing care interventions to minimize potential for responsive behaviours
• Assists with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
• Demonstrates understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities
• Maintains resident/client information confidential
• Refers resident/client or family concerns to the nurse in charge of unit
• Notifies supervisor of any concerns impacting resident/client safety
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including resident/client equipment, belongings and nursing equipment
• Completes documentation in PointClickCare in POC and notes
• Completes all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Personal Support Worker Diploma from a recognized Community College
• Dementia Studies certificate preferred
• Experience in Long Term Care setting preferred
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong interpersonal and customer focused skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Empathetic to residents and clients
• Safety minded
• Team player
• Motivated to learn
• Cooperates and communicates well with co-workers
• Dependable to work all assigned shifts and accept call-ins

Since Maxville Manor is located in a remote/rural location, you would also qualify for special grants which can be applied towards any student loans you may have incurred during your education.

Our core values include dignity/respect, people centered, compassion, excellence, accountability, collaboration and bring joy. We serve with our hearts. If you have values that align well with ours, we would love to meet you and welcome you to our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.31-$26.85 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you located in the Maxville or surrounding area? Do you have reliable  transportation to the home for all shifts?
• Are you willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, if needed?
• Do you have training in any other relevant certifications for PSWs? e.g Food Handlers Course, GPA, PACE etc.

Licence/Certification:

• PSW Diploma? Are you able to provide a copy (required)

Work Location: In person