Compassionate PSW - Flexible Part-Time Caregiver

122009 Tendercare Nursing Homes Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare’s Tendercare Living Centre in Scarborough, ON, is seeking part-time PSW/HCA/CCA staff to provide compassionate direct care to residents. Under supervision, you will assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing and personal care in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include supporting activity participation, meal service, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure residents’ physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association.
• Ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.
• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.
• Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.

Skills

Speak Cantonese

Speak Mandarin

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

PSW Program completed

Job description

Extendicare’s Tendercare Living Centre in Scarborough, ON, is seeking part-time PSW/HCA/CCA staff to provide compassionate direct care to residents. Under supervision, you will assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing and personal care in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include supporting activity participation, meal service, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure residents’ physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being.