PSW BSO | Permanent Part Time | Days

BSO Personal Support Worker
Barnswallow Place Community - Elmira ON

Rate of Pay: $27.45 (as per collective agreement)
This posting is for an existing vacancy

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life ! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Reporting to an Associate Director of Care, the Personal Support Worker is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents.

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us! 

The Personal Support Worker BSO is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.  

As a Personal Support Worker BSO your typical day will impact in the following ways:  

• Providing basic nursing care within their scope of practice, personal assistance and behavioural supervision to residents experiencing behaviours associated with complex and challenging mental health and/or physical impairment.


• Delivering restorative care by promoting independence in activities of residents’ daily living, manual maneuvering of residents and nursing care on a daily basis, in accordance with the established policy as it relates to BSO expectations.


• Coaching/mentoring fellow team members and contributes to the assessment of dementia, cognitive impairment, delirium, mental health, addictions, physical assessment and techniques of behavioural approach and evaluation, implementing best practice within their scope of practice.


• Providing effective and respectful collaboration, verbal and written communication, when interacting with residents, family, team members and inter-professional care teams, respecting and promoting the Residents’ Bill of Rights, Long Term Care standards, policy and regulations.


• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:  

• Personal Support Worker Certificate as defined by the Long-Term Care Act.


• Certificates or demonstrated training in Dementia Care, Gentle Persuasive Approach, U-First! or Montessori is required.


• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Long Term Care industry.


• Familiarity with RAI documentation.


• A sound understanding of the principles of BSO and the commitment to establishment of therapeutic relationships with residents and their families, providing client-centered focused care.


• Knowledge and skill working with individuals with behaviours associated with dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions or other neurological conditions, and who may experience acute behavioural change.


• Demonstrated familiarity with applicable legislation and industry policy, in particular: the Long Term Care Act and regulations, policies and procedures related to Abuse Free Environment, Restraints, Code of Conduct and Violence in the Workplace.


• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.

Bonus points for having:  

• Experience with quality improvement processes within the Health Care industry an asset.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.  

Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process .