Personal Support Worker (PSW), FJ Davey Home

Extendicare; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Personal Support Worker (PSW) at FJ Davey Home in Sault Ste. Marie. As a PSW, you will assist residents with daily living activities, fostering their well-being and happiness while enjoying a supportive work environment and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship

Employee perks and recognition programs

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• PSW certification from an Ontario post-secondary institution or district school board.
• Experience with older adults is an asset.
• Ability to follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Flexibility

Education

PSW certification

Job description

Job Description

At Extendicare, 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.

This position is for our FJ Davey Home, located in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.

Available opportunities include: Permanent and Temporary; Full-Time and Part-Time shifts.

Extendicare is pleased to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the PSW Return Of Service (PSWROS), which provides a $5,000 retention bonus to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 6-month, full-time commitment.

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 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
• Ability to perform physical tasks and duties, including frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Compassion, professionalism, and respect
• Experience with an older adult population is an asset
• Strong customer and resident service skills; experience in a high-paced customer service setting is an asset
• Flexibility 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 are an asset

What You’ll Get

• Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning, and growth opportunities
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee perks and recognition programs
• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 senior care and living centres, as well as home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care across the healthcare continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our dedicated workforce of over 20,000 highly trained individuals shares a commitment to quality care and our vision to be the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type

Full-time