Personal Support Worker - Evenings 30hrs bi-weekly

Extendicare Canada Inc.; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Extendicare Canada as a Personal Support Worker in Kawartha Lakes. You will provide essential care to patients, fulfilling their physical, emotional, and social needs while adhering to established policies and procedures. This role requires a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification, along with a reliable vehicle for community home care.

Qualifications

• Completed PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification.
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal support and care to patients.
• Assists in ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Care Planning

Education

PSW Program Certification

HCA / CCA Certification

Job description

Permanent Evenings (2 : 30pm - 10 : 30pm) - 30 hours bi-weekly

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 :

Union Local :

Union Classification (Title) : PSW / HCA as applicable

Salary : As per Collective Agreement

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

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

Qualifications

1) Completed a PSW Program or HCA / CCA 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

5) 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

6) Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset

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 withExtendicare!

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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Personal Support Worker • Kawartha Lakes, ON