Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Lakefield

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario is hiring a PSW/HCA/CCA to provide direct support and care to patients. The ideal candidate will assist with personal care tasks, communicate effectively with staff and families, and possess a PSW or HCA/CCA certification. This part-time position requires a reliable vehicle for community home care. Join a team dedicated to enriching lives every day.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards.
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care.
• Ability to provide care in accordance with application legislation and nursing care plans.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Personal care skills

Ability to work independently

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 with policies, procedures and work routines. Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.

Union information

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

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 application 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

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.