Part-Time Personal Caregiver – Long-Term Care

Extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare in Canada is seeking a PSW/HCA/CCA to provide direct personal care to residents in accordance with policies and routines. You’ll assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, grooming and participate in activity programs.

The role requires a PSW program completion, long-term care nursing experience, and strong communication and teamwork. Fluency in English; Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset. Part-time hours with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW program meeting standards.
• Nursing experience in long-term care is required.
• Knowledge of care planning systems and documentation.
• Ability to read/write English and communicate with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.
• Encourages participation in activity programs for residents.
• Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery and feeding support.
• Provides emotional and social support including palliative care.
• Adheres to policies on documentation, QA, safety, infection control.
• Communicates unit activities and needs to supervisor; participates in care conferences.

Skills

PSW program knowledge

Long-term care experience

Care planning & documentation

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

English literacy

Cantonese/Mandarin asset

Education

PSW program completion

Job description

Extendicare in Canada is seeking a PSW/HCA/CCA to provide direct personal care to residents in accordance with policies and routines. You’ll assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, grooming and participate in activity programs.

The role requires a PSW program completion, long-term care nursing experience, and strong communication and teamwork. Fluency in English; Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset. Part-time hours with competitive compensation.