Personal Support Worker (PSW) Casual Extendicare Halton Hills

Job Description

Mission:

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks which are within their knowledge and skill under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicares standards policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;

To facilitate residents move in and transfers where applicable;

To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Extendicare forms or tools;

To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;

To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;

To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;

To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;

To assist with ambulation mobilization transferring and adaptive aids;

To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;

To provide cognitive social emotional and psychological support to the resident/client/family;

To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;

To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;

To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment including residents/clients equipment belongings and nursing equipment;

To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding clients safety including physical environment implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on clients behalf to ensure clients safety is maintained;

To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;

To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;

To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);

To uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct;

To complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications:

Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 600 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)

Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting

Must possess strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills

Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required

Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position e.g. lifting/transferring clients

Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:

Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada operating under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Time Type:

Part time

At Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1