personal support worker – nursing care (NOC 33102)
Posted by Employer Kawartha Heights Retirement Living
Job details
Location: 2300 Denure Drive Peterborough, Ontario, K9K 0G8
Salary: this is a unionized position. Wage is paid as per the union agreement. The hourly rate for this position will be, at the start 17.60 to 18.09 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Candidates must be available to work any assigned shift including Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Other benefits
3 vacancies
· On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Languages: English
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience: Experience an asset
Work setting: Nursing home/home for the aged
Responsibilities and tasks
Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
Perform other duties related to personal care
Supply and empty bed pans
Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
Serve meal trays and feed patients
Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
Supervise patients' exercise routines
Maintain inventory of supplies
Bathe, dress and groom patients
Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
Collect specimens
Administer first aid in emergency situations
Provide personal care
Launder clothing and household linens
Feed or assist in feeding
Provide companionship
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Administer bedside and personal care
Credentials: Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Nursing Aide Certificate
Health Care Aide Certificate
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Vulnerable sector check
Tuberculosis test
Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability: Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Patience, Values and ethics
How to apply
By mail : 2300 Denure Drive ,Peterborough, ONK9K 0G8
By email :
What you must include in your application: Cover letter