Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Pine Meadow Nursing Home

EXTENDICARE; Northbrook; On-site; CAD 34,811 - 37,098; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous mentorship

Robust benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

EXTENDICARE seeks a Personal Support Worker (PSW) for Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook, Ontario. In this part-time role, you will provide direct care to residents, assisting with mobility, hygiene, and emotional support.

The ideal candidate has a PSW certification, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks. You will receive continuous mentorship and a robust benefits package, contributing to enriching the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical tasks, including frequent bending and lifting.
• Experience with older adults is an asset.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with mobility, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Encourage resident participation in activities.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents and families.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Respect

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PSW certification from an Ontario institution

Job description

Job Description

At Pine Meadow Nursing Home, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our PSW team, you will provide direct care to residents in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines.If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!

What you’ll be doing

• Assist residents with mobility, feeding, bathing, toileting and personal grooming
• Encourage resident participation in activities and programs
• Provide emotional and social support to residents and families

What you’ll bring

• PSW certification, from an Ontario post-secondary institution or district school board that meets the requirements set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
• Able to perform physical tasks and duties, including frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Compassion, professionalism, and respect.
• Experience with an older adult population an asset.
• Strong customer and resident service skills. Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset.
• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset).
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Screen.

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Robust benefits package

Pine Meadow Nursing Home is a 64-bed rural community home and a provider of care and services for seniors. We are committed to delivering care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. Our qualified and highly trained workforce are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services. When you choose to build your career with Pine Meadow, you are joining a team dedicated to making a difference.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$25.27 - $26.93