Personal Support Assistant - Temporary - Fenelon Court

Description

At Extendicare, 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 resident care team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.

This position is for our Fenlon Court Home, located in Fenlon Falls, ON.  

Available opportunities include: Temporary; Full-Time; Day/Evening/Night shifts  

What you’ll be doing

• Transport resident to onsite while practicing residents’ right to choose
• Performing housekeeping tasks including disinfecting high touch surfaces
• Assists with nutrition and feeding as well as additional resident personal hygiene tasks
• Collaborates with residents, families and team members to maintain a positive, supportive and safe and respectful environment for all while demonstrating empathy, concern and interest in providing quality customer service
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and advocates for the resident/family individual needs and preferences

What you bring

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Demonstrates experience and interest in working with a population of older adults

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities 
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization 
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others  
• Employee Family Assistance Program 
• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals is united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.