Personal Support Worker (PSW)- Casual- Kirkland Lake

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

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in Canada is seeking a Part-Time Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide direct personal support and care to patients. Responsibilities include assisting with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming. Ideal candidates will have completed a PSW program and possess strong communication skills. Experience in community home care is preferred. Join a dedicated team committed to enriching the lives of residents in Kirkland Lake.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards.
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care is preferred.
• Ability to provide care in accordance with applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal support and care in accordance with care plans.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Experience with dementia care

Education

PSW Program or HCA/CCA Certification

Job description

Overview

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 policies, procedures 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: Kirkland Lake 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:

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal support and care in accordance with care plans and work routines.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.

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, 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

About Extendicare

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. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes.

Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.