Health Care Attendant / Personal Support Worker (HCA / PSW)
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Gardens of Peterborough Retirement Residences – Empress Gardens, Princess Gardens, Royal Gardens, Canterbury Gardens
Status: Full-Time / Part-Time
Shifts: Various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
About Gardens of Peterborough
If you are passionate about providing excellence in health care, we have an exciting opportunity for you at AON’s Gardens of Peterborough Retirement Residences. With an unsurpassed reputation for excellent care services, The Gardens of Peterborough offers a supportive and enriching environment for both residents and staff. Join our team and make a difference today!
Position Summary
As a Health Care Attendant / Personal Support Worker (HCA / PSW), you will provide hands-on, compassionate care to support the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents. Working as part of a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team, you will assist residents with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, mobility, feeding, wound care, and other daily living activities
- Provide cognitive, social, and emotional support to residents and families, including palliative care
- Deliver compassionate services while respecting confidentiality, privacy, and resident dignity
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with team members and residents’ families
- Respond to resident and family concerns promptly and professionally, in line with company policies
- Follow departmental and company policies regarding documentation, infection control, fire safety, and workplace safety
Qualifications
- Valid Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate or Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate, completion of the first year of a recognized nursing program, or equivalent education/experience
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Prior experience in a retirement or long-term care environment preferred
- Ability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Why Join AON?
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Commitment to quality resident care and safety
- Competitive compensation and benefits
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
AON Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
About AON Inc.
The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawartha’s. Whether its fully independent living, a little help with medications, or the caring support of our "Enriched Care®" Assisted Living program with access to 24 hour on-site Registered Nursing, The Gardens of Peterborough offers the most complete range of services, amenities, and Care that you can find—perhaps anywhere. What sets us apart is our service and our commitment to "Care" in everything .
AON's Long-Term Care Homes bring a new tradition to long-term care, combining home-like environments with flexible programs tailored to individual needs. A sense of place, companionship, comfort, security and belonging, in contrast to the "institutional" feel typical of Long Term Care homes, provides a lovely, home-like environment. We understand the importance of family, connections with the community and personalized services. At AON's Long-Term Care homes, we promote the maximum independence, dignity and wellness of our residents. We tailor flexible, personalized services to meet each individual's needs. Our many programs and special features can help to maintain and enhance your lifestyle.
Health Care Attendant / Personal Support Worker (HCA / PSW)
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Gardens of Peterborough Retirement Residences – Empress Gardens, Princess Gardens, Royal Gardens, Canterbury Gardens
Status: Full-Time / Part-Time
Shifts: Various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
About Gardens of Peterborough
If you are passionate about providing excellence in health care, we have an exciting opportunity for you at AON’s Gardens of Peterborough Retirement Residences. With an unsurpassed reputation for excellent care services, The Gardens of Peterborough offers a supportive and enriching environment for both residents and staff. Join our team and make a difference today!
Position Summary
As a Health Care Attendant / Personal Support Worker (HCA / PSW), you will provide hands-on, compassionate care to support the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents. Working as part of a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team, you will assist residents with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, mobility, feeding, wound care, and other daily living activities
- Provide cognitive, social, and emotional support to residents and families, including palliative care
- Deliver compassionate services while respecting confidentiality, privacy, and resident dignity
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with team members and residents’ families
- Respond to resident and family concerns promptly and professionally, in line with company policies
- Follow departmental and company policies regarding documentation, infection control, fire safety, and workplace safety
Qualifications
- Valid Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate or Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate, completion of the first year of a recognized nursing program, or equivalent education/experience
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Prior experience in a retirement or long-term care environment preferred
- Ability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Why Join AON?
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Commitment to quality resident care and safety
- Competitive compensation and benefits
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
AON Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
About AON Inc.
The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawartha’s. Whether its fully independent living, a little help with medications, or the caring support of our "Enriched Care®" Assisted Living program with access to 24 hour on-site Registered Nursing, The Gardens of Peterborough offers the most complete range of services, amenities, and Care that you can find—perhaps anywhere. What sets us apart is our service and our commitment to "Care" in everything .
AON's Long-Term Care Homes bring a new tradition to long-term care, combining home-like environments with flexible programs tailored to individual needs. A sense of place, companionship, comfort, security and belonging, in contrast to the "institutional" feel typical of Long Term Care homes, provides a lovely, home-like environment. We understand the importance of family, connections with the community and personalized services. At AON's Long-Term Care homes, we promote the maximum independence, dignity and wellness of our residents. We tailor flexible, personalized services to meet each individual's needs. Our many programs and special features can help to maintain and enhance your lifestyle.