Personal Support Worker (PSW) Casual Part Time - Brierwood Gardens Retirement

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. Key responsibilities include adhering to the plan of care, facilitating residents' move in and transfers, observing and reporting on residents' care, and providing cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support.

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
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• 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
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive suite of benefits
• Long-term career growth opportunities