Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Extendicare Halton Hills

Extendicare; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Lifelong learning support

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Part-time Personal Support Worker to assist residents with personal care and daily living activities under supervision. You will observe changes in residents' conditions, document findings, and escalate emergencies as needed while maintaining confidentiality and safety across the home.

Ideal candidates hold a PSW certificate with 600+ hours in Ontario/Alberta, strong communication and organizational skills, and current BCLS/First Aid.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program or provincial equivalent with minimum 600 hours of theory and practicum in Ontario/Alberta.
• Experience with seniors in community health settings preferred.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to perform personal care tasks and assist with activities of daily living.
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor.
• Assist residents with personal care, daily living activities, and hygiene.
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition to supervisor.
• Move, transfer, and ambulate residents as required.
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to residents and families.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and safety of the environment.
• Attend in-services to develop knowledge and skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Personal care duties

Lifting/ transferring

Education

PSW certificate (Ontario/Alberta 600h)

Job description

Job Description

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
• To facilitate residents' move in and transfers where applicable;
• To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Extendicare forms or tools;
• To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
• To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
• To elevate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
• To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
• To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;
• To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
• To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family;
• To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
• To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and/o concern communicated to supervisor;
• To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client's safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client's behalf to ensure client's safety is maintained;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;

Qualifications

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 600 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g., lifting/transferring clients
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.
• Competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.

Job Type

Part time