Personal Support Worker (PSW) Casual

Extendicare; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated personal support workers to provide compassionate care to patients. This role involves fulfilling the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients. Ideal candidates will have completed a PSW or HCA/CCA program and possess experience in long-term care or community home care, particularly with dementia and palliative care. Join a team committed to enriching lives and making a difference in the community, where your passion for caring can lead to a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Abgeschlossene PSW-Ausbildung oder HCA/CCA-Zertifizierung erforderlich.
• Erfahrung in der Langzeitpflege oder im Bereich der häuslichen Pflege bevorzugt.

Responsibilities

• Direkte persönliche Unterstützung und Pflege von Patienten.
• Assistieren bei der Mobilisation, Fütterung, Baden und Körperpflege.

Skills

Kommunikation

Pflegeplanung

Dementia Care

Palliative Care

Selbstständiges Arbeiten

Education

PSW Program

HCA/CCA Certification

Job description

Job Description

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

Union Information

Union Name: SEIU

Union Local: Port Hope

Union Classification (Title): PSW / HCA as applicable

Access to a reliable vehicle in community home care is required.

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 applicable legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, and the 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.