Personal Support Worker

Extendicare

Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Personal care duties for residents
Observation and reporting of condition changes
Safe lifting and transferring techniques
The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of a 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 a supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, observing and reporting on resident conditions, and escalating medical emergencies as appropriate.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a robust benefits package including an Employee Family Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of a supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including EAP and robust benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal care duties for residents
  • Observation and reporting of condition changes
  • Safe lifting and transferring techniques
  • Nutritious meal preparation
  • Emergency response protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Organizational and time management abilities
  • Customer focus and empathy
  • Team collaboration mindset
  • Commitment to ethical standards

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 settings

Work Rights

Not specified

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