Personal Support Worker
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is selected.
Come join our team! Being part of Shepherd’s Care means making a difference and having an opportunity to grow, innovate, lead, and succeed. Our employees propel change and continue to be at the centre of our organization’s development. Our inspiring Mission is “Living life in a caring, Christian environment” and encourages our employees to contribute to a culture of positivity, while being person-centred and present in the lives of our residents.
The Opportunity
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
FTE: 0.7
Bi-Weekly Hours: 54.25
Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.12-$21.63
Location: Shepherds Care Barrhead: 5236 59 Avenue, Barrhead, AB
Under the supervision of the LPN, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides person-centered support to residents by assisting with daily activities, mobility, meals, hydration, recreation and companionship. The PSW maintains clean, safe and welcoming resident and common areas, supports laundry and stocking of supplies and reports resident concerns or changes to the appropriate supervisor. Promotes resident dignity, choice, independence, safety and confidentiality while working collaboratively with the care team.
Consider applying if you have a Grade 12 diploma, strong communication and teamwork skills, a caring and respectful approach to seniors, and the ability to be dependable, flexible and attentive to detail. Experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities is an asset.
How to Apply
Complete the application form below, attach your resume and covering letter and click the Submit button. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Who We Are
Shepherd’s Care Foundation is a mission driven, faith-based, not-for-profit organization providing quality care and accommodations to more than 1000 seniors in Calgary, Edmonton, and Barrhead. Our campuses provide living options for residents with a full spectrum of care needs including Independent Living, Continuing Care Home Type B (supportive living/SL4), Continuing Care Home Type B Secure (SL4D), Continuing Care Home Type A (long term care and complex care), and Home and Community Care Type 2.
What We Offer
Shepherd’s Care Foundation offers competitive total rewards, a strong focus on employee safety and wellness, and a commitment to progressive work teams, personal development, and collaboration. We also offer respectful and culturally inclusive workplaces that align with our employee-developed Behaviour Standards, and pride ourselves on open and connected work environments.
Note that, the successful applicant must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (satisfactory to the employer).