Personal Support Worker - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - Extendicare
Description
Job Description:
Qualifications:
1) Completed a PSW Program certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position
2) Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred
3) Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation
4) Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families
What you'll be doing
- Assist residents with mobility, feeding, bathing, toileting and personal grooming
- Encourage resident participation in activities and programs
- Provide emotional and social support to residents and families
- PSW certification as outlined in the legislation
- Able to perform physical tasks and duties, including frequent bending, reaching and lifting
- Compassion, professionalism, and respect
- 30 hours per week availability
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning and growth opportunities
- A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
- Employee Perks and Recognition Programs
- Robust benefits package
Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada.
Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
Time Type:
Part time
- When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
- If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
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