Personal Support Worker (psw) - Casual - Medex

Extendicare

Base: $27.51 - $29.12; bonus/equity: not specified...
Casual, part-time (minimum 4 shifts per month including weekends)
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observation and reporting of resident changes
Lifting and transferring clients safely
Extendicare is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) for casual positions to provide personal care and support to seniors, requiring a minimum of four shifts per month including weekends. Candidates must have completed a PSW program and possess strong communication and organizational skills

Job Summary

  • The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory standards.
  • Employees can expect continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning, and opportunities for advancement within the organization.
  • Extendicare is committed to delivering quality care throughout the healthcare continuum with a workforce dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) for casual positions to provide personal care and support to seniors, requiring a minimum of four shifts per month including weekends. Candidates must have completed a PSW program and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Salary

Base: $27.51 - $29.12; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including Employee Family Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Observation and reporting of resident changes
  • Lifting and transferring clients safely
  • Nutritious meal preparation
  • Emergency response escalation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Cognitive and emotional support provision
  • Team collaboration and mentorship
  • Advocacy for client safety
  • Continuous learning mindset

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (600 hours)
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
  • Current First Aid certification
  • Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Background Check
  • Experience working with seniors in community health

Work Rights

Not specified

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