Personal Care Worker - Casual Part-Time

PSW

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks which are within their knowledge and skill under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicares standards policies and procedures.
To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
To facilitate residents move in and transfers where applicable;
To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Extendicare forms or tools;
To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
To assist with ambulation mobilization transferring and adaptive aids;
To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities;
To provide cognitive social emotional and psychological support to the resident/client/family;
To maintain resident/client information confidentiality;
To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor;
To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment including residents/clients equipment belongings and nursing equipment;
To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
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
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
Part time
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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.