Compassionate Personal Support Worker for Seniors

Extendicare; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total rewards package

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living under supervision. You will observe residents, report changes, and escalate emergencies when needed while maintaining confidentiality and a safe environment.

Ideal candidates have completed a Personal Support Worker program with 600 hours of theory and practicum (Ontario/Alberta), strong communication, and the ability to lift/transfer clients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program or provincial equivalent with minimum 600 theory hours and practicum (Ontario/Alberta).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform personal care duties and basic lifting/transfers.
• Current Basic Life Support and First Aid certification.
• Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor.
• Assist residents with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Observe and report changes in residents' condition to supervisor.
• Escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency services as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and confidential resident information.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Organizational and time management

Interpersonal and customer focus

Lifting/transferring ability

Team collaboration

Education

Personal Support Worker program

600-hour provincial equivalent certificate (Ontario & Alberta)

Job description

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living under supervision. You will observe residents, report changes, and escalate emergencies when needed while maintaining confidentiality and a safe environment.

Ideal candidates have completed a Personal Support Worker program with 600 hours of theory and practicum (Ontario/Alberta), strong communication, and the ability to lift/transfer clients.