Personal Support Worker (Part Time) - Elmwood Place

About the role

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies, and procedures.

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 utilizing appropriate Extendicare forms or tools.
• Assist the resident/client with personal care, hygiene, and activities of daily living.
• Observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor.
• Escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals as required.
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring, and adaptive aids.
• Demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities.
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family.
• Maintain resident/client information confidentiality.
• Respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority; communicate concerns to supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment.
• Observe and report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client's safety, including physical environment; implement interventions as directed and advocate on client's behalf.
• Engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed.
• Attend in-services to develop knowledge and skills.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills.
• Demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification.
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g., lifting/transferring clients.
• Complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or willingness to obtain one.

Schedule

Part time

Benefits

• Competitive compensation reflecting the value of the role and unique qualifications.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.