Job Description

About the County"Bruce County, a welcoming, innovative, thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations."Nestled in the heart of the beautiful rural community of Walkerton is Brucelea Haven, a home for 144 residents. Alongside the picturesque Colpoys Bay in Wiarton 100 residents call Gateway Haven Home. Both homes were built in 2003, replacing existing Homes for the Aged, thereby continuing a tradition of quality care in Bruce County.
The success of the operation of both homes is built on the foundation that this is a true \'home\' for all its Residents. Home is a place where residents may live with dignity and in security, safety, and comfort and have their physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural needs adequately met. This strong foundational belief is encompassed and supported by the legislation and regulations highlighted in \xe2\x80\x9cThe Residents\' Rights\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cFixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021\xe2\x80\x9dBoth Gateway Haven and Brucelea Haven operate as municipal homes, and the not-for profit structure allows for a level of care that is of exceptional quality while also being transparent in operation and accountabilityAbout the JobThe nursing department at Gateway Haven is accepting applications for Personal Support Workers. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), a Personal Support Worker (PSW) will provide personal care of residents in accordance with the residents\' care plan ensuring high quality care and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.Salary & BenefitsThe wage for this position is $27.00 per hour, based on the UNIFOR collective agreement. The part time position will also receive 12% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation.The Part-Time Day Line is from 7AM to 3PM and contains 4 shifts within a two week period, which includes every other weekend.Benefits:
$1000 signing bonus for eligible applicants
Referral program for eligible applicants
Shift Premiums for evening, night and weekend shifts
Employee Assistance Program, DiscountsHealth & Wellness:
Health & Safety Program
Workplace Mental Health Program
Health & Wellness Committee Activities
Winter Loan ProgramRequirements- Personal Support Worker Certificate from a recognized College
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- TB Two Step Skin Test
- Provide Resident-focused care in terms of behavior and attitude
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Patience, flexibility and adaptability are required
- Computer skills
- Point Click Care would be an assetPrivacyPersonal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.Additional InformationThe Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted..CompanyCounty of BruceLocationGateway HavenOpening DateJun 12, 2024RequirementsType Description Status
VSS Vulnerable Sector Screen (Police Check) Required Before Job Starts
DIPLOMA PSW College Diploma Required Before Job Starts
EXP1 0 Less than 1 Year Experience Required Before Job Starts
LTCEX 0 Experience in Long Term Care Setting Required Before Job Starts
PCC 0 Experience with Point Click Care - LTC Software Recommended

The County of Bruce