Personal Support Worker

Extendicare; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater Sudbury is seeking a PSW/HCA/CCA to provide direct personal support and care to patients. The ideal candidate will assist with daily living activities and possess a certification in a relevant program. Experience in Long Term Care or community home care is preferred. Join this caring team dedicated to enriching the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards.
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation.
• Ability to communicate positively with staff, residents/patients, and families.
• Ability to provide care according to legislation and job routines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal support and care to patients.
• Assist in ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in care planning

Ability to provide care

Experience with dementia and palliative care

Ability to work independently

Education

Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification

Job description

Job Description

The PSW/HCA/CCA provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to polices, procedure and work routines. Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.

For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name: SEIU

Union Local: Sudbury

Union Classification (Title): PSW / HCA as applicable

Salary: As per Collective Agreement

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families
• Ability to provide care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English
• Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset
  
  

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.