Nursing Students - Summer Positions (personal Support Worker) - Elmwood Place

Extendicare The Meadows

Adhere to plan of care
Assist with personal care and hygiene
Provide cognitive, social, emotional support
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.
  • At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada.
  • 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

  • Adhere to plan of care
  • Assist with personal care and hygiene
  • Provide cognitive, social, emotional support
  • Maintain resident/client confidentiality
  • Respond to resident/client/family concerns
  • Maintain a safe and cleanly environment

Nice-to-have

  • Uphold organizational values and philosophy
  • Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults

Key Requirements

  • Completed at least one year of RPN or BScN nursing program
  • Current enrollment in RPN or BScN program
  • Experience working with seniors
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
  • Demonstrated sound skills in providing personal care
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification
  • Ability to perform necessary tasks (e.g., lifting/transferring)
  • Provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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