Personal Support Worker in Toronto

Personal Support Workers (PSW) are invited to apply for part-time positions to work at our Tendercare Living Centre, a 204-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 to fulfil their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs in accordance with home policies, procedures, 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 or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position.
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred.
• 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 Mandarin 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 applicable legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, and ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.

Compensation: $27.51 - $29.12

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.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.