PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW)

2 PART-TIME LINES AVAILABLE

- Days: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4 shifts biweekly, including alternating weekends
- Evenings: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., 4 shifts biweekly, including alternating weekends

ABOUT US

We’re Signature Retirement Living, and we believe that enjoying life is what Vibrant Seniors Living should be all about. We hire outstanding people who truly care about seniors and understand their needs. We value our staff and believe in providing a culture that cultivates and celebrates success, offering excellent benefits and perks, and a vibrant, fun, safe work setting, and much more! As we continue to expand, we invite you to be a part of building a reputation that will stand the test of time. If you are passionate, creative, caring and energetic, we would like to hear from you!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Kingsbridge Retirement Community, located in Kingston, Ontario is actively seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our growing team.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the PSW is responsible for providing a comfortable, safe and enjoyable experience for our residents.

THE SPECIFICS

- Employment Term: Permanent
- Job Type: Part-Time
- Biweekly Hours: 4 shifts biweekly, including alternating weekends
- Shift Times Mornings: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Shift Times Evenings: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Work Location and Arrangement: Kingston, Onsite
- Vacancy Status: Current Vacancy
- Compensation: $18.83/hour
- AI Disclosure: Artificial intelligence may be used to support the initial screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and are not automated.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Complete all aspects of resident care as outlined in the Care plan and/or as assigned.
- Transport residents to and from their suites.
- Recreational activities.




- Activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing and bathing.
- Meal planning and preparation.
- Mobility and transfers.
- Light household duties such as cleaning, laundry and washing dishes.
- Provision of special functions that have been taught, with respect to the client by a regulated health professional.
- Report changes in client behaviour and condition.
- Continuously follow the principles of “good customer service.
- Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with team, residents and families as well as external community resources.
- Demonstrate sound organizational skills and attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
- Use both hands and feet on a regular basis to perform physical assisting duties.
- Bend, kneel, and work with arms raised for periods of time.
- Walk and stand on a variety of surfaces for at least 4 hrs. per day.
- Climb stairs, operate elevators, lift luggage and move small equipment and furniture.

WHO YOU ARE

- Graduate of a recognized (accredited) P.S.W. certificate program.
- Experienced in retirement living, geriatric, rehabilitation, or long-term care.
- Solid English communication skills, both oral and written.
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Must be able to provide a police check with vulnerable sector screen upon hire.
- Must be able to provide results of TB (tuberculosis) testing (2-step skin test or chest x-ray) upon hire.




- Must be able to provide a record of vaccination for COVID-19 (minimum 2 doses) upon hire.

ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.

Signature Retirement Living is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce, and is committed to hiring practices that are fair and equitable. The company and its hiring managers always seek to hire the most qualified candidate for a position. A protected characteristic under the Human Rights Code is never used against a person during the hiring process.

INTERVIEW COMMUNICATION

Candidates who are interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of the interview (or final interview, where applicable).

Pay: $18.83 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 per week

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kingston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you prefer the part-time mornings line (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) or the part-time evenings line (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)?
- Are there any days or times that you are unavailable for work due to other commitments (school, other job, family, etc.)? If so, please list:

Experience:

- Senior care: 1 year (preferred)
- Seniors: 1 year (preferred)
- Nursing home: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- PSW Certificate (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)

Location:

- Kingston, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Personal Support Worker (PSW) - 2 part-time lines available (Kingston)
🏢 Kingsbridge Retirement Community
📍 Kingston