Personal Support Worker (casual) - Elmwood Place

Extendicare

Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
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Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observing and reporting resident condition changes
Assisting with transfers and ambulation
Extendicare is seeking a Personal Support Worker for their Elmwood Place location to provide personal care and support to residents under supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience with seniors, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications

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 providing cognitive, social, and emotional support.
  • 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 for their Elmwood Place location to provide personal care and support to residents under supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience with seniors, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting health, financial well-being, and career growth

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Observing and reporting resident condition changes
  • Assisting with transfers and ambulation
  • Maintaining safe and clean environment
  • Escalating medical emergencies appropriately

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to provide cognitive and emotional support
  • Engaging with other agencies involved in care

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (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 lift and transfer clients

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