Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Kawartha Lakes

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services company is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) for a part-time role in Kawartha Lakes. The position involves providing direct care to patients including assistance with daily living activities. Ideal candidates will have completed a PSW Program and possess experience in long-term or community care settings. A passion for caring and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification.
• Experience with dementia and palliative care preferred.
• Knowledge in care planning systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal support and care to patients.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Communicate positively with staff, residents, and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Experience in Long Term Care

Ability to provide personal care

Knowledge of care planning

Education

Completed a PSW Program

Job description

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Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Kawartha Lakes

Apply locations LTC - Kawartha Lakes - 125 Colborne Street East, Lindsay, Ontario time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R24998

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:
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

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.

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