Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Observing and reporting resident condition changes
Assisting with transfers and ambulation
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
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 offers continuous mentorship, opportunities for career growth, a robust benefits package, and a rewarding work experience within a compassionate, mission-driven team.
Matching 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.
Salary
Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package including Employee Family Assistance Program
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
Providing cognitive and emotional support
Nice-to-have
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management
Customer focus and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Commitment to ethics and integrity
Key Requirements
Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (600 hours minimum)
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required
Current First Aid certification required
Complete Vulnerable Sector Check within six months
Experience working with seniors in community health services