Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) PSW

Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) 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 BSO team, you will provide direct care to residents in accordance with policies, procedures, and work routines.

This position is for our Extendicare Maple View Home, located in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

Available opportunities include: Permanent Full Time

Work:

• Day, evening and night shifts and weekends
• Frequent contact with residents exhibiting responsive behaviours.
• Implements best practice in dementia, delirium and mental health conditions based on scope of practice

What you bring:

• Experience in long-term care required
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required
• Capable and physically able to perform duties as assigned
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families
• Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Vulnerable Sector Screening is required
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, other neurological conditions, and those who experience an acute behavioural change
• Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach, U-First! and DementiAbility is preferred
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, flexibility and ability to cope with change
• Demonstrates effectiveness as a team member through collaboration, respect and effective communication skills in interacting with residents, families and other members of the inter-professional care teams, including community and primary care team members

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 Family Assistance Program.

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.

Only those selected will be contacted.

Time Type:

Full time

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.