Personal Support Worker

Job Description

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our PSW team, you will provide direct care to residents in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines.

This position is for our Extendicare Lakefield, located in Lakefield.

Available opportunities include: Part-Time/Casual; Day/Evening/Night shifts

What you’ll be doing

• Assist residents with mobility, meal service and personal care
• Encourage resident participation in activities and programs
• Provide emotional and social support to residents and families

What you bring

• PSW certification, from an Ontario post-secondary institution or district school board that meets the requirement set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities
• Able to perform physical tasks and duties, including frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Compassion, professionalism, and respect
• Experience with an older adult population an asset
• Strong customer and resident service skills. Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset
• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Perks and Recognition Programs
• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type:

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

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.