Job Description

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and Extendicare's standards, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to the plan of care as determined by the supervisor;
• Facilitate residents' move-in and transfers where applicable;
• Observe and report on residents/clients care/service utilizing appropriate Extendicare forms or tools;
• Assist the resident/client with personal care and hygiene and activities of daily living;
• Observe and report on changes in residents/clients condition to supervisor;
• Escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate;
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals as required;
• Assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids;