About this role
Job Description
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our PSW team, you will provide direct care to residents in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines.
This position is for our Lakefield Home, located in Lakefield, Ontario.
What you’ll be doing
- Assist residents with mobility, feeding, bathing, toileting and personal grooming
- Encourage resident participation in activities and programs
- Provide emotional and social support to residents and families
What you bring
- PSW certification
- Able to perform physical tasks and duties, including frequent bending, reaching and lifting
- Compassion, professionalism, and respect
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Must provide a complete and current (within three months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
What you’ll get
- Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
- A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
- Employee Perks and Recognition Programs
- Robust benefits package
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network 102 owned and operated long-term care homes, as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision for a future where everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.
Time Type:
Part timeWhen you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Other facts
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission:
Helping people live better
What you'll do
- The Personal Support Worker (PSW) will assist residents with daily activities such as mobility, feeding, bathing, and personal grooming. They will also encourage resident participation in activities and provide emotional and social support to residents and families.
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