Personal Support Worker (PSW) Casual (Rouge Valley)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Toronto is seeking a compassionate PSW / HCA / CCA to provide direct personal support and care to patients. Responsibilities include assisting with ambulation, feeding, and grooming. Candidates should have completed a PSW program or HCA/CCA certification, and experience in long-term care is preferred. This part-time role will require reliable transportation for community home care.

Qualifications

• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation.
• Ability to communicate positively with staff, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal support and care to patients.
• Assist in ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
• Work independently in community home care.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Direct Support

Caregiving

Case Management

Computer Operation

Experience with Children

Education

Completed a PSW Program or HCA / CCA certification

Job description

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 youre 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.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type

Part-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1