Personal Support Worker

Extendicare•Oakville, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PSW/HCA/CCA provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance with policies, procedures, and work routines. Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming. ParaMed Home Health Care, as the leading home care provider in the country, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974. When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Requirements

Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position
Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation
Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families
Ability to provide 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
Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

Nice To Haves

Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred
Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset

Responsibilities

Provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines.
Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.