Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Part Time

Extendicare•London, ON

38d

About The Position

Job Description • Adheres to the personalized plan of care and assists in the delivery of personal care and activities of daily living, including assistance with ambulation, positioning and transferring that may require the use of a mechanical/ Hoyer lift. • Assisting or providing total personal care related to toileting, bathing and perineal care, eating dressing and personal hygiene where indicated. • Facilitate or support with Residents’ move in and transfers where applicable. • observe, report and document on Residents care and services provided utilizing appropriate application systems or applicable paper tools. • Observe and report changes in Residents/ condition/behaviors to the nursing supervisor; to ensure appropriate follow up and assessment. • Immediately communicate medical emergencies to the nursing supervisor or contact emergency medical services as appropriate or as directed. • Demonstrate an understanding of Resident abilities/ required supports while fostering and encouraging independence where Residents are capable to maximize self-sufficiency. • Provide Residents with cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support. • Maintain Resident dignity, privacy and confidentiality. • Respond to Resident//family concerns immediately by reporting to management to ensure appropriate follow up or corrective action where required. • Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, ensuring care equipment and assistive devices are in working order prior to use, Resident environment/including belongings, are decluttered and secured as required. • Observe & report concerns to nursing supervisor related to Resident safety to implement interventions as required to mitigate risk. • Engage/collaborate with other agencies that may be involved in Resident care as directed. • Attend in services/ education when offered/as required to develop, reinforce or enhance knowledge and skill. • Uphold/promote organizational values and philosophy’s relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct. At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection 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.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the personalized plan of care and assists in the delivery of personal care and activities of daily living, including assistance with ambulation, positioning and transferring that may require the use of a mechanical/ Hoyer lift.
Assisting or providing total personal care related to toileting, bathing and perineal care, eating dressing and personal hygiene where indicated.
Facilitate or support with Residents’ move in and transfers where applicable.
observe, report and document on Residents care and services provided utilizing appropriate application systems or applicable paper tools.
Observe and report changes in Residents/ condition/behaviors to the nursing supervisor; to ensure appropriate follow up and assessment.
Immediately communicate medical emergencies to the nursing supervisor or contact emergency medical services as appropriate or as directed.
Demonstrate an understanding of Resident abilities/ required supports while fostering and encouraging independence where Residents are capable to maximize self-sufficiency.
Provide Residents with cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support.
Maintain Resident dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
Respond to Resident//family concerns immediately by reporting to management to ensure appropriate follow up or corrective action where required.
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, ensuring care equipment and assistive devices are in working order prior to use, Resident environment/including belongings, are decluttered and secured as required.
Observe & report concerns to nursing supervisor related to Resident safety to implement interventions as required to mitigate risk.
Engage/collaborate with other agencies that may be involved in Resident care as directed.
Attend in services/ education when offered/as required to develop, reinforce or enhance knowledge and skill.
Uphold/promote organizational values and philosophy’s relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct.