Personal Support Worker (PSW), FJ Davey Home
Extendicare Canada Inc.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Published on August 18th, 2024
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Job Description
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 FJ Davey Home, located in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.
Available opportunities include: Permanent and Temporary; Full-Time and Part-Time shifts
Extendicare is pleased to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the PSW Return Of Service (PSWROS) which provides a $5,000 retention bonus to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 6-month, full-time commitment.
What you’ll be doing
- Assist residents with mobility, feeding, bathing, toileting and personal grooming
- 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 more than 100 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 more than 20,000 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.
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