The IOOF has recently embarked on the largest capital project in the IOOF’s history, with the launch of a $1.2 million redevelopment campaign to expand the facility to a 226-bed long-term care home. This transformative revitalization will create 64 new long-term care beds and 66 upgraded beds, modern spaces, updated equipment, private rooms, and increased square footage.

As our facility embarks upon this exciting expansion, our team is growing too! We are adding RN’s, RPN’s, PSW's and Care Support Assistants (CSA).

The IOOF provides benefits to full and part time employees.

The Personal Support Worker is part of an interdisciplinary team and is responsible to participate in the delivery of direct Resident Care services to meet the assessed needs of the Residents and is responsible and accountable for providing optimum care to promote the well-being of each individual Resident. The PSW is also responsible for providing and maintaining a high quality of nursing care, in a manner that is consistent with the Corporate Mission, Vision and Values, and other applicable regulations and guidelines.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent as per O. Reg. 79/10 of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
• Two (2) years' related experience working in a long-term care facility - preferred;
• Proficient working knowledge of computers and computer literacy- required;
• Advanced skills in the use of Point of Care (POC) preferred; and
• Additional studies completed in Activation Techniques, Gerontology, First Aid and/or CPR – preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
The applicant must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Working knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007and related Ontario Regulations;
• Familiarity with Compliance under the LTCHA – the LTC Quality Inspection Program and the Inspection Protocols (IP’s) for Resident Care;
• Good understanding of Continuous Quality Management (CQI) principles, legislative requirements for nursing services;
• Computer literacy including computerized Resident charting;
• Ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members, Management and other internal/external stakeholders;
• Ability to effectively prioritize and deal effectively with competing priorities

SKILLS:

The applicant must demonstrate the following skills:

• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Positive working attitude and team building skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Mature judgement with good analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Effective listening skills
• Well organized with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Clear aptitude for detail-oriented work
• Diplomacy and discretion

IOOF Seniors Homes Inc. is committed to providing accommodation in the recruitment and selection process for job applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please advise when you are contacted for an interview/testing, so that a suitable accommodation can be arranged (In compliance with AODA, 2005, Integrated Accessibility Standards 2011, Employment Standards).

If you require assistance in completing a job application due to a disability, please let us know.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: From $25.76 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• PSW Certificate or First Year of Nursing Program Completed (required)

Work Location: In person