Careers at St. Joseph's Care Group

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Job Title:

Personal Support Worker FT (OPEN)

Posted Date:

2/21/2020

Closing Date:

None specified

Education Level:

College Certificate

Job Description

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER - Hogarth Riverview Manor

THE OPPORTUNITY

St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG) in Thunder Bay, Ontario is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join our team at our Hogarth Riverview Manor long-term care home.

Full time opportunities are currently available.

SJCG lives its values of Care, Compassion and Commitment, continuing a tradition that began 135 years ago of meeting the unmet needs of the people of Northwestern Ontario. As a member the interprofessional care team, PSWs work closely with the nursing team to ensure the highest quality of service for the Residents of Hogarth Riverview Manor.

HOGARTH RIVERVIEW MANOR FAST FACTS - "Care, Compassion, and Commitment"

- 544-bed long-term care home
- 17 Resident Home Areas that provide a comfortable, familiar and home-like environment
- Each Resident Home Area accommodates 32 residents
- Specialized Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Home like design fosters resident-focused care reflective of SJCG's core values
- Resident rooms and communal spaces are spacious, home like and designed to enhance safety and security.

We believe in investing in our people. As a member of our team, you will be offered:

- Competitive and progressive salary - $21.25 to $22.60/hour
- Opportunities to grow and contribute within a supportive team environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee wellness initiatives
- Employee and family assistance program
- Welcoming workplace culture

The ideal candidate will possess a progressive track record in providing exceptional client-centred care as a personal support worker. You will possess the following qualifications:

- Personal Support Worker Certificate; OR
- Registration as a nurse or practical nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario; OR
- Be currently enrolled in a nursing or practical nursing program.
- Experience working with elderly clients
- Experience in a long term care home preferred
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Demonstrated regular attendance at work
- Police Record Check - Vulnerable Sector Check*
*For new employees, or current employees transferring into a Long Term Care position from outside of Long Term Care, this position requires the submission and acceptance by Human Resources of a Police Record Check - Vulnerable Sector Check that is issued for St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG) and is determined to be negative and/or pose no significant risk to St. Joseph's Care Group and its clients.

Located in Northwestern Ontario on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is surrounded by the beauty of nature. With a metropolitan population of 120,000, Thunder Bay offers a perfect balance of urban and rural life with something to offer everyone throughout the year. Affordable housing, short commutes, and a vibrant, culturally diverse, and safe community with access to fine dining and the arts, make this community a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. St. Joseph's Care Group conducts its recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Therefore, we are committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the lead on the search mandate.

St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply.

We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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