Job Description Personal Support Workers (PSW) are invited to apply for part-time positions to work at our Tendercare Living Centre 194 - bed long-term care home located in Scarborough, Ontario. You have the opportunity to provide care and services to a maximum of eight amazing residents. Under the direction of the Registered Staff, the PSW provides direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines. RESPONSIBILITIES · Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming. · Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities. · Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required. · Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care. · Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control. · Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care. · Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans. QUALIFICATIONS: · Completed a PSW Program that meets the appropriate standards established by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Career Colleges, or the Ontario Community Support Association and must be a minimum of 600 hours in duration (including class time and practical experience time) · Nursing Experience in long-term care required · Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required · Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned · Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families · Ability to Speak Cantonese or Mandrain is an asset · Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents · Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion · Ability to work independently and as part of a team · Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English. 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. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
