Job Description Personal Support Worker (PSW) At Pine Meadow Nursing Home, 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. If you’re passionate about a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us! 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’ll bring PSW certification, from an Ontario post-secondary institution or district school board that meets the requirements 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). A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. A clear Vulnerable Sector Screen. 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 through your work. Robust benefits package Pine Meadow Nursing Home is a 64-bed rural community home and a provider of care and services for seniors. We are committed to delivering care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. Our qualified and highly trained workforce are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services. When you choose to build your career with Pine Meadow, you are joining a team dedicated to making a difference. Time Type: Part time 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.
