Personal Care Worker (PT)

About the Position We are looking for a qualified PCW to provide ongoing or short term care for our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. The ideal candidate will be dependable and courteous with outstanding communication skills. You are a committed team player, with a passion for providing exceptional service and support, have an empathetic and respectful approach and great attention to detail, paying attention to the ‘little things’. As a Retirement Residence, The Berkeley is a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week operation. This position is part time working days, evenings, nights, weekends, and some statutory holidays. Responsibilities Provide personal care to residents such as aiding in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing/undressing May prepare snacks and assist in feeding the resident, if required Assist residents to the Dining Room for meals or delivers a food tray to the residents’ apartment Perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes, making beds, or mopping floors. May perform routine health-related duties such as collecting specimens under the general direction of the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator. Provide companionship to residents Observe any changes in residents’ condition and communicates these changes to the General Manager/Resident Care Coordinator. Work in conjunction with other members of the Health Care Team, to provide effective and appropriate standards of care for all residents. Ensure residents’ personal hygiene and other necessary household items are in stock Support and encourage residents to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible. Follow all health and safety legislation as it relates to the Nursing and Health Care Departments. Ensure use of proper infection control techniques and sanitation. Practice safety measures to prevent injuries, including proper body mechanics Requirements Experience in Personal Care work with older adults CCA certification and/or courses in Personal Care would be an asset First Aid and CPR certificates Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage when times are slow Empathy for, and an understanding of older adults, aging in place and cognitive impairment Positive attitude and the ability to build relationships Patient and friendly with demonstrated experience in problem solving Flexibility to work various shifts and locations, as required

Provide personal care to residents, including assistance with hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities. Maintain a safe and clean environment while monitoring resident health and communicating changes to the care team.

Requires experience in personal care for older adults and strong interpersonal communication skills. Possession of First Aid and CPR certificates is required, with CCA certification considered an asset.

• Soins cliniquesSouhaitée
• Travail d’équipeSouhaitée
• Premiers soinsSouhaitée
• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• Souci du détailSouhaitée

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• Personal care
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• First Aid
• CPR
• Housekeeping
• Infection control
• Body mechanics
• Problem solving
• Patient care
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Bed-Making
• Care Coordination
• Empathy
• Specimen Collection
• Proper Body Mechanics
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Positivity
• First Aid Certification
• Companionship
• Compassion
• Communication
• Mopping
• Infection Control
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Listening Skills
• Nursing
• Personal Care
• Sanitation
• Detail Oriented

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

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine