Competencies and Personal Attributes
• Commitment to excellence, quality, and patient/resident safety.
• Demonstrated caring and empathetic attitude.
• Ability to meet all demands of the job, both physical and cognitive
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully within a team environment.
• Ability to receive direction and understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with patient/resident and employee safety practices, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Ability to contribute to a work environment that is conducive to the organizations Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.
Mandatory Requirements
• Successful completion of a recognized Personal Support Worker (or equivalent) program, including formal certification by a recognized Community College.
• Previous experience as a PSW in a complex continuing care and/or long- term care setting, preferred.