Personal Support Assistant (PSA), Job offer in Waterdown, Ontario

Ideal Candidate Traits, Qualifications and Job Duties

• Secondary School Diploma preferred.
• Provides day to day services and support to individual residents to offer a warm, safe environment , ensuring comfort and welfare needs are met;
• Support and guide residents to home events that promote a positive resident experience;
• Acts as a resident companion as directed; provides comfort and support and companionship to residents.
• Practices safe food handling techniques throughout all aspects of food service;
• Assists with table/tray preparation, service of beverages and accompaniments, and serving food;
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for residents utilizing infection control principles
• Experience in customer service or working with seniors preferred
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team
• Ability to model the warmth of human connection in communicating with residents, families , and visitors
• Sensitive and empathetic to the needs of others
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education
• Must be computer literate