Compassionate Senior Caregiver - Personal Support

Extendicare; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to provide personal care and assist with daily living activities under supervision.

You will follow the plan of care, observe residents, report changes, assist with transfers and meals, support mobility, and maintain confidentiality. This role involves teamwork with supervisors to ensure safe, compassionate care and adherence to policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 600 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor
• Facilitate residents' move in and transfers where applicable
• Observe and report on residents/clients care/service using appropriate forms or tools
• Assist with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living
• Observe and report changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor
• Elevate medical emergencies to supervisor or EMS as appropriate
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals as required
• Assist with ambulation, mobility, transferring and adaptive aids
• Demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional and psychological support to resident/client/family
• Maintain resident/client information confidentiality
• Respond to concerns and ensure action within authority
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, including equipment
• Observe & report safety concerns and advocate for client safety
• Engage with other agencies involved in resident care
• Attend in services to develop knowledge and skills
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults
• Uphold organizational values per Code of Conduct
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer focus

Education

PSW program graduate

Provincial equivalent cert (600 hours)

Tools

BLS & First Aid

Job description

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to provide personal care and assist with daily living activities under supervision.

You will follow the plan of care, observe residents, report changes, assist with transfers and meals, support mobility, and maintain confidentiality. This role involves teamwork with supervisors to ensure safe, compassionate care and adherence to policy.