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Company Name: Alzheimer Society Cochrane Temiskaming

Company Website: www.alzheimer.ca/timmins

Company Tagline/Description: The Alzheimer Society of Cochrane-Timmins is dedicated to supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, along with their care partners, across the Cochrane and Temiskaming regions. Our Adult Day Programs provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment that promotes independence, dignity, and social connection.

 
Posting Expiry Date: 2026-01-30

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Location of Job: Temiskaming Shores 
 Posting Title: Personal Support Workers

 Job Posting Details:

As we prepare to open a new Adult Day Program in Temiskaming Shores, we are seeking a compassionate and skilled Personal Support Worker (PSW) to join our team and play a key role in launching and delivering this essential community service.

Position Summary
The Personal Support Worker will provide high-quality care and support to participants attending the Adult Day Program. This role includes assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and planned activities, as well as maintaining a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for clients living with dementia.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with arrival and departure routines, ensuring safe storage of personal items and medications
• Help implement daily activity programs that encourage participation and engagement
• Observe, record, and report participant behaviors, progress, and concerns
• Work collaboratively within an inter-professional caregiving team
• Maintain a clean and organized environment
• Provide guidance and support to students and volunteers
• Calmly and professionally respond to crisis situations
• Collect and maintain program data for evaluation and reporting purposes
• Provide assistance with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities
• Support participants during meals, toileting, and medication reminders

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Personal Support Worker (PSW) program (approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in long-term care, community care, or day program settings
• Experience working directly with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias
• Strong understanding of client-centered care philosophy
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
• Certifications such as GPA, U-First, or DementiAbility are considered assets
• Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Application Email/URL: director@alzheimertimmins.com