Closing on August 11, 2026
Job Description
We’re Looking for Personal Support Workers to Join Our Team at Castle Peak Retirement Residence located at 56 Douglas Drive Bracebridge, ON P1L 0B9, Canada.
No of Position: 2
Job Duties:
· Supply and empty bed pans.
· Take patients’ blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
· Serve meal trays and feed residents.
· Maintain inventory of supplies.
· Transport residents in wheelchair or stretcher.
· Answer call signals to determine residents’ needs.
· Performs personal care and selected nursing measures to promote the comfort and safety of the residents under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
· Participates in the overall activation process developed by the facility to promote the well-being of each resident.
· Attends the care conferences as requested by the Director of Care/designate to assist in the formulation of a comprehensive plan of care for each resident.
· Observes and promptly reports changes in a resident’s physical and emotional condition.
· Maintains accurate documentation, according to established policies, reflecting each resident’s condition, care, and treatments.
· Deals tactfully and courteously with residents, residents’ families, and visitors.
· Directs all inquiries regarding residents’ care and conditions to the Charge Nurse.
· Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
· Is aware of the Resident Rights and Responsibilities and endeavors to respect and promote it.
· Assists in maintaining a tidy and clean environment.
· Attending staff meetings as required – to know changes in the facility that have taken place and update knowledge in better caring for the residents.
· Reports all accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
· Shares responsibility for the care of supplies and equipment as well as the personal belongings of the residents.
· Attends in-service programs to better care for the residents.
· Performs other related duties as related to patient care and comfort, personal care requested by the Director of Care/designate.
· Knowledge of home care services, both private pay and government funded.
Prerequisites:
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma in related field
Experience & Skills: Experience will be an asset, if needed we will train
Language: English
Genuine interest in and concern for seniors.
Proficient in oral and written communication and computer documentation
Experience in long-term care or retirement home desirable.
Maturity and good physical and mental health.
WORKING CONDITION:
· Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances during work period.
· Lifting alone, maximum 40 lbs. (5-25 lbs. usual) as an essential job function.
· Lifting with assistance, maximum 160 lbs. (100-200 lbs. usual) as an essential job function.
· Pushing/pulling, using wheeled equipment such as carts and trolleys, maximum 100 lbs. (20-50 lbs. usual) as an essential job function.
· Stretching/reaching on a regular frequency throughout the shift as an essential job function.
· Walking, with possible some upstairs walking, up to 3 hours maximum, (1-2 hours usual) as an essential job function.
· Standing, for lengths of time, up to 3 hours maximum (1-2 hours usual) as an essential job function.
· Bending/stooping on a regular frequency throughout the shift, as an essential job function.
· Crouching/kneeling on an irregular frequency throughout the shift, as a non-essential job function.
· Carries/transports objects of various sizes, up to a maximum of 25 lbs. (5-15 lbs. usual) as an essential job function.
· Must be able to perform turning, stooping, bending, stretching, and lifting to assist residents in care requirements and other related duties.
· Must be able to move and lift equipment and supplies of various sizes and weights.
· Must have visual and hearing acuity to recognize the need of assistance required by residents.
Hourly Rate: $ 22.50 per Hour for 30 to 40 Hours per week
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Terms of Employment: Fulltime and permanent
Benefits:
- Health Benefits: Dental Plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits
- Financial Benefits: Group Insurance, RRSP
- Other Benefits: Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer , On-site amenities, Team building opportunities How to apply
By email
castlepeakfieldgate@gmail.com
In person
56 Douglas DriveBracebridge, ON P1L 0B9 Between 09:00 AM and 08:30 PM
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
- Proof of the requested certifications
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
About this Company
51-100 employees