Nursing Students - Summer Positions (personal Support Worker) - Elmwood Place
Extendicarecobourg
Cobourg, Ontario, Canada
Provide personal care and hygiene
Assist with activities of daily living
Observe and report resident condition
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 Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures
Job Summary
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 Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.
Matching Summary
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 Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Provide personal care and hygiene
Assist with activities of daily living
Observe and report resident condition
Maintain resident information confidentiality
Assist in maintaining a safe environment
Nice-to-have
Demonstrate understanding of resident needs
Provide cognitive, social, emotional support
Uphold and promote organizational values
Engage with other agencies
Key Requirements
Completed at least one year of RPN or BScN program
Available to work as PSW during summer
Current enrollment in RPN or BScN program
Experience working with seniors
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
Demonstrated sound personal care skills
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification
Ability to perform necessary tasks (e.g., lifting)