Personal Support Worker (psw) - Casual - Medex

Extendicare

Base: $27.51 - $29.12; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Personal support worker program graduate
Basic cardiac life support certification
First aid certification required
** Extendicare is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) for casual positions, requiring a minimum of four shifts monthly, including weekends. The role focuses on providing personal care and support to seniors, adhering to care plans under supervision. **

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 personal care, hygiene, activities of daily living, ambulation, and observing/reporting changes in client condition.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including an Employee Family Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Extendicare is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) for casual positions, requiring a minimum of four shifts monthly, including weekends. The role focuses on providing personal care and support to seniors, adhering to care plans under supervision. **

Salary

Base: $27.51 - $29.12; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including EAP and growth opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal Support Worker program graduate
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
  • First Aid certification required
  • Lifting and transferring clients
  • Vulnerable Sector Check background check

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Experience working with seniors in community health
  • Ability to engage with other care agencies
  • Commitment to ethical and moral standards

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of PSW program (600 hours theory & practicum)
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification
  • Complete Vulnerable Sector Check within six months
  • Minimum 4 shifts per month availability
  • Weekend work requirement

Work Rights

Not specified

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