Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Part Time

Job Description

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Adheres to the personalized plan of care and assists in the delivery of personal care and activities of daily living, including assistance with ambulation, positioning and transferring that may require the use of a mechanical/ Hoyer lift.
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Assisting or providing total personal care related to toileting, bathing and perineal care, eating dressing and personal hygiene where indicated.
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Facilitate or support with Residents’ move in and transfers where applicable.
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observe, report and document on Residents care and services provided utilizing appropriate application systems or applicable paper tools.
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Observe and report changes in Residents/ condition/behaviors to the nursing supervisor; to ensure appropriate follow up and assessment.
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Immediately communicate medical emergencies to the nursing supervisor or contact emergency medical services as appropriate or as directed.
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Demonstrate an understanding of Resident abilities/ required supports while fostering and encouraging independence where Residents are capable to maximize self-sufficiency.
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Provide Residents with cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support.
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Maintain Resident dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
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Respond to Resident//family concerns immediately by reporting to management to ensure appropriate follow up or corrective action where required.
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Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, ensuring care equipment and assistive devices are in working order prior to use, Resident environment/including belongings, are decluttered and secured as required.
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Observe & report concerns to nursing supervisor related to Resident safety to implement interventions as required to mitigate risk.
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Engage/collaborate with other agencies that may be involved in Resident care as directed.
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Attend in services/ education when offered/as required to develop, reinforce or enhance knowledge and skill.
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Uphold/promote organizational values and philosophy’s relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct.

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.