Personal Support Worker (MAC)

Who We Are

As a family-based company for over 100 years, we are committed to creating and maintaining successful teams. We recognize the invaluable contributions of our team members and prioritize their development, health and well-being. For generations, we’ve been in the business of building communities for people to live, work and play.

We are looking for a temporary part-time Personal Support Worker (Medication Assistant Certified) to join our Riverstone team! This position requires flexibility to accept assignments based on the residence's operational needs, including evenings and weekends.

Experience what it means to be part of our family and build a career you’re proud of.

About the Role

• The Medication Assistant Certified (MAC) is a Personal Support Worker who is internally trained and assigned the responsibility for medication administration. The MAC will also be assigned resident personal care needs as part of their duties.
• Carries out all duties in a safe manner by demonstrating skill, efficiency and due diligence of all assigned duties with minimal supervision. This includes maintaining a clean working environment for all residents and workers.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, practices and philosophies. Works in accordance with all industry and regulatory compliance agencies, the Ontario Retirement Communities Association, The Retirement Homes Act 2010 and O. Reg 166/1, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Ontario Fire Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other pertinent legislated regulations/ standards.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to resident and operational Residence matters, exercises courtesy, good judgment and concern for the safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors. This includes adherence to the Social Media Policy.

• Experience
• The ability to understand and perform duties effectively, communicate any pertinent issues regarding residents and their care and work accurately and quickly.
• Self-directed and team-oriented, with proficient organizational and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be committed to multi-disciplinary teamwork and demonstrate an ability to work through collaboration, joint decision making and integrated strategies.
• Must successfully demonstrate critical thinking, comprehension, communication skills and ability to set priorities by completing a pre-screening written assessment.