Personal Support Worker (casual) - Elmwood Place

Extendicare

Base: competitive based on skills + experience; bo...
Part-time, casual
Adhere to plan of care
Assist with personal care and hygiene
Observe and report resident condition changes
Extendicare is seeking a Personal Support Worker (casual) for Elmwood Place, responsible for providing personal care and assistance to residents under supervision. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with relevant certifications and experience in senior care

Job Summary

  • The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting residents with activities of daily living, observing and reporting on changes in their condition, and escalating medical emergencies as appropriate.
  • Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process while offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare is seeking a Personal Support Worker (casual) for Elmwood Place, responsible for providing personal care and assistance to residents under supervision. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with relevant certifications and experience in senior care.

Salary

Base: Competitive based on skills and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including health, financial well-being, and career growth

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • adhere to plan of care
  • assist with personal care and hygiene
  • observe and report resident condition changes
  • escalate medical emergencies appropriately
  • plan and prepare nutritious meals
  • assist with ambulation and transfers
  • maintain confidentiality of resident information

Nice-to-have

  • strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
  • demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • ability to maximize resident abilities
  • provide cognitive and emotional support
  • engage with external care agencies

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (minimum 600 hours)
  • Experience working with seniors in community health services
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification
  • Complete Vulnerable Sector Check within six months
  • Ability to perform lifting and transferring tasks

Work Rights

Not specified

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