Personal Support Aide - PSA
Location: $19.32
Bayfield House Retirement Lodge
Pay Rate: Job Type: Casual
IMPORTANT - Compliance Requirements
Due to Ontario Long-Term Care regulations, candidates must have the following documents before starting shifts.
Candidates who already have complete compliance documentation will be prioritized for upcoming shifts.
Required Compliance
- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) - issued within the last 6 months
- 2-Step TB Test - issued within the last 6 months
- COVID-19 Vaccination Proof
- Influenza Vaccination Proof (current season)
- PSW certification
- PSW transcript
- HSCPOA - if available
- CPR and 1st Aid
- N95 Mask Fit Test
- WHMIS Certificate
- Worker Health & Safety Awareness (WHSA) Certificate
- Government-issued ID
Successful applicants will be added to our Talent Pool. When opportunities arise for full-time, part-time, or casual shifts at our partner's long-term care homes in your area, we will contact qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and emotional support to residents through meaningful conversation and engagement.
- Assist residents with non-personal activities of daily living, including meal setup, hydration reminders, and light assistance during mealtimes.
- Escort residents safely throughout the residence to meals, activities, appointments, and common areas.
- Encourage resident participation in recreational, social, and wellness activities to promote independence and quality of life.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable resident environment by making beds, tidying rooms, organizing personal belongings, and sanitizing high-touch surfaces as required.
- Observe residents for any changes in behaviour, mood, mobility, or general well-being and promptly report concerns to nursing staff.
- Assist with resident admissions, room preparation, and orientation to the residence.
- Support dining services by delivering meals, collecting trays, and assisting with dining room setup and cleanup.
- Assist with laundry services, including collecting, distributing, and organizing residents' clothing and linens.
- Respond promptly to resident requests and call bells within the scope of the PSA role, notifying appropriate staff when clinical assistance is required.
- Maintain accurate documentation and complete assigned checklists in accordance with facility policies.
- Follow infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Comply with all health and safety policies, emergency procedures, and resident privacy requirements.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, PSWs, recreation staff, housekeeping, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide exceptional resident care.
- Promote resident dignity, respect, independence, and person-centred care in every interaction.
What We Look For
- Compassion and respect for seniors
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Reliability and professionalism
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility to work weekends when required
- Commitment to resident-centered care
