Extendicare Canada Inc. jobs
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Head office: Markham (Ontario)
Year of creation: 1968
Type of company: public
Sector of activity: asset management, long-term care
Features
Extendicare is one of the largest providers of health care services in Canada with its network of 118 owned and operated nursing and assisted living facilities. It offers home health services through its subsidiary ParaMed and is delving into the growing retirement market by offering retirement living centers. Extendicare has facilities in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Through its homecare division of ParaMed, it also serves Quebec.
Employees
Extendicare relies on its work force of over 23,000 people to deliver its services. Current open positions include registered nurses, activity aides, office coordinator, ward clerk and personal support workers, amongst others.
Working environment
Extendicare offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization through its training and professional programs. There are also student placement programs for students in healthcare sector programs. Almost half of Extendicare’s employees have been with the company for at least five years while more than a quarter have been tenured for more than ten years.
Corporate culture
Extendicare believes in occupational health and safety for its employees. It strives to create a safe work environment at its centers and recognizes and rewards those who do. Extendicare also believes in mentoring its staff so that employees can excel in their activities and improve their skills. It promotes from within so employees can further their growth and development within the company, giving them an opportunity for advancement. Extendicare recognizes excellence and leadership at all levels of its organization.
Job Description Ensure resident care is provide within established nursing standards and principles, physicians' orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate
Job Description Job DescriptionPersonal 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 tea[...]
Job Description 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 prov[...]
Participates in staff meetings as assigned, attends in service education programs and completes all mandatory education as assigned.Collaborates with other departments in such tasks as transferring residents, moving, ordering and stori[...]
Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:Union Name: CUPEUnion L[...]