PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW)

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 PSW team, you will provide direct care to residents in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines. 

 

This position is for our Scarborough Home, located in Scarborough, Ontario.  

 

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

 

Extendicare is pleased to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the PSW Return Of Service (PSWROS) which provides a $5,000 retention bonus to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 6-month, full-time commitment. 

 

What you’ll be doing 

• Assist residents with mobility, feeding, bathing, toileting and personal grooming 
• Encourage resident participation in activities and programs   
• Provide emotional and social support to residents and families 

 

What you bring 

• PSW certification 
• Able to perform physical tasks and duties, including frequent bending, reaching and lifting 
• Compassion, professionalism, and respect  
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English 

 

What you’ll get 

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities 
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others  
• Employee Perks and Recognition Programs  
• 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 are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

 

 

Interested Candidates can send their Resumes to the attention of:

 

Hazel-Ann Frank, Director of Care, Extendicare Scarborough 

Email: hfrank@extendicare.com  

 

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Extendicare’s Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Extendicare’s hiring process.

 

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Extendicare recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, patients, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, subject to medical exemptions, a condition of employment with Extendicare is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.