Personal Support Worker; PSW Part Time - Brierwood Gardens

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The Person al Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks within their knowledge and skill under the direction of a supervisor while adhering to regulatory standards and Extendicare's policies, procedures, and quality of care.

• 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 and service utilizing appropriate Extendicare forms or tools.
• Assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Observe and report on changes in residents' or 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 use of adaptive aids.
• Demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize their 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 or 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 safety, implement interventions as directed, and advocate on the 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 regarding ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of a Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent with a minimum of 600 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum).
• Experience working with seniors in community health services.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer‑focus skills.
• Sound knowledge of providing personal care duties.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required.
• Ability to perform tasks such as lifting and 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.

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.

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.