Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Part… at Extendicare · Owen Sound

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: • To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor; • To facilitate residents' move in and transfers where applicable; • To observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Extendicare forms or tools; • To assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living; • To observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor; • To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate; • To plan and prepare nutritious meals as required; • To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids; • To demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities; • To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family; • To maintain resident/client information confidentiality; • To respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor; • To assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment; • To observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client's safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client's behalf to ensure client's safety is maintained; • To engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed; • To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills; • To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); • To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct; • To complete other duties as assigned.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

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.​

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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.

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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.​

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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.​

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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.​