St. Joseph’s Villa Looking for Personal Support Worker at Dundas, ON Full Time

Who we are?

St. Joseph’s Villa is one of Ontario’s largest and most innovative long term care homes. Located in historic downtown Dundas, we are proud to be the second largest organization in the St. Joseph’s Health System. Continuing the mission and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, we are proud to serve our community.

We are the largest employer in Dundas. Our campus is conveniently located on a city bus route and offers free parking. We offer a range of challenging, rewarding careers and advancement opportunities for dedicated professionals in a health care environment.

Every member of our team matters.

St. Joseph’s Villa Employees Benefits include:

• Free Membership to our on-site Staff Fitness Centre
• Educational Scholarships, Mentorship & Support for Career Advancement
• Teaching & Facilitator Opportunities with partnership programs for community colleges, universities and secondary schools
• Recognition for Excellence through Annual Service Awards and Applause Awards
• Contributions to the HOOP Pension Plan
• Health and Wellness Benefits through Manulife Financial (eligibility & enrollment varies)
• St. Joseph Health System Employee Rewards/Discount Program
• Employee Celebrations through Spirit Committee, Staff Appreciation Week, Nurses Week etc.

St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas is currently seeking PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS to join our growing and dynamic team!

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties in accordance with the Mission Statement, Organizational, Philosophy and administrative policies and standards of St. Joseph’s Villa.
• Provides or assists the Registered Nurse and Registered Practical Nurse with personal care of the residents as per position description.
• Ambulates, mobilizes and transfers residents according to care plan.
• Performs selected nursing duties as per position description.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities in Nursing.
• Other related duties as assigned/required per position description.

FORMAL EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 High School Education
• Community College Health Care Aide Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience in long-term care facility or Community College Health Care Aide program, which included a supervised clinical component similar to that offered by Mohawk College.

Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Joseph’s Villa is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key words: Personal Support Worker, PSW, Support Worker, Care giver, social services, hamilton

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Schedule:

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Personal Support Workers: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Personal Support Worker certificate (required)