Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Part Time (PT) - Lakefield

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lakefield is looking for a PSW / HCA / CCA to provide personal support to patients. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily activities like feeding and grooming. Candidates should have relevant certification and experience in long-term care. A reliable vehicle is required for community home care. Join a caring team focused on enriching the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification.
• Experience in long-term care or community home care.
• Knowledge in care planning and documentation.
• Ability to communicate positively with others.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal support and care to patients.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.

Skills

Communication skills

Care planning knowledge

Experience in long-term care

Ability to work independently

Education

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.

Location: LTC - Lakefield - 19 Fraser Street, P.O. Box 910, Lakefield, Ontario

Time Type: Part time

Apply locations LTC - Lakefield - 19 Fraser Street, P.O. Box 910, Lakefield, Ontario

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

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

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.