Extendicare

We are proud to share that Extendicare has been named to the Globe and Mail 2022 Women Lead Here list among a select group of companies that exceed the benchmark for executive gender diversity in corporate Canada.

Women make up the vast majority of the Extendicare team – 70 per cent of leadership positions and 87 per cent of our total team. From running our long-term care homes and providing home care services, to executive level roles and sitting at the board room table, women lead at every level of our organization to help people live better.

We are honoured to be recognized as a workplace where there is no ceiling to professional growth and career advancement.

Mildred recently delivered a free continuing education webinar on incorporating diversity into skin and wound care practices. Hosted by Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute Canada, Mildred shared insights focused on best practices, individualized care, and overcoming fear in conversations around skin colour and applied medicine. Consider making Extendicare your next career choice with our Best-in-Class training programs!

March 15, 2021

To Our Extendicare Community,

There has been good news to start the year with vaccines being administered to vulnerable populations across Canada. Extendicare continues to work with our public health partners across the country to administer first and second doses to help protect our communities.

Our staff have fought day-in and day-out against this devastating virus for a year. While it has been difficult, the vaccine gives hope that we are nearing a return to better times.

Despite the tragic losses suffered and the hardships endured, I am feeling more optimistic about recovery now than I have for some time – in part because our vaccination program is moving quickly, and in larger part because team members across our communities continue to selflessly put the needs of our residents and clients first...

To see our full COVID-19 Response, visit us at: https://www.extendicare.com/about-extendicare/news/news-157

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tragedy on a global scale. It has exposed weaknesses in our health-care system and, in particular, the challenges that have burdened the long-term care sector for decades.

Fortunately, we are now seeing policy changes and financial support from government that will help enable a fundamental renewal of long-term care. At Extendicare, we are embracing this opportunity to learn from the crisis to build a better future for seniors’ care.

We have embarked on a new, multi-year national plan to improve care, every day, across every home we operate. We are focused on five key areas for improvement to:

1. Improve the quality of life for those we care for by increasing the number of caregivers, working more closely with other care providers such as hospitals and physicians, and adding specialized clinical capabilities;
2. Support the success of our team members and foster their development, learning and career advancement;
3. Engage residents and families as partners in care and organizational change;
4. Replace or upgrade older long-term care homes; and
5. Increase transparency and accountability through measurement and reporting on progress against goals for improved service and quality of care.

We have already started this journey with a number of actions underway today.

Learn more about our commitment to supporting team members and follow along with our progress by visiting www.extendicare.com/improvingcare.

Extendicare is a trusted name in the Canadian senior care sector. We offer a full range of services to meet the needs of over 25,000 Canadians daily. We offer peace of mind by providing high quality of care through our highly engaged team members.

Watch the video to learn more about Extendicare and our other divisions, including ParaMed Home Health Care, Esprit Lifestyle Communities, Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network.

In order to provide residents and clients with a high standard of care, Extendicare strives to hire people with the skills, knowledge and talent to develop and implement innovative programs and services to improve the living and working environment for residents, clients and employees.

We require the services of a broad cross-section of health care professionals to effectively manage our homes.

• Personal Support Workers, Health Care Aides, & Community Care Aides
• Resident Assistants
• Activity Aides
• Nurses (RPN, LPN, RN)
• Nurse Supervisors
• Physiotherapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Social Worker
• Dietitian
• Attending Physicians
• Administration
• Managers

Our commitment to support the success of our team members and foster their development, learning, and career advancement, includes supporting their families and the future of our communities through education.

We are proud to offer 15 post-secondary education scholarships each year to children of our team members who are pursuing their post-secondary education at an accredited college or university in Canada.

There are two different scholarships available depending on a student’s area of study, and the scholarships support tuition and school related fees.

My name is Richard , I am a proud PSW who has been working for Extendicare for over 35 years. I am always excited and energized to come to work because engaging with my residents is very rewarding. I take my responsibilities seriously so my residents will benefit from great care. If you join our team you too will always feel welcomed. My residents energize me every day with their personalities and great energy. I am always engaging them in whatever way I can and make them smile. They are like family.

The whole team at Extendicare has been navigating this unprecedented epidemic for the last 8 months and doing a great job providing all the necessary material to protect the frontline staff.
There are lots of other institutions in the city but I think my 35 years of service here tells you that I am happy to work for Extendicare. There is always room for improvement, there is always something new to learn in this field as a PSW. You are never to old to learn new things that benefit you and your residents.

I am also blessed with a great team of diverse cultures at Extendicare and am fortunate to have a team of hard working and dedicated staff that put in 100% every day. My success has derived from working for a place I call my second home.

At Extendicare we create a workplace in which all employees feel valued and appreciated. We’re committed to helping our staff gain the knowledge and expertise they need to deliver quality care and achieve their full potential. We also provide opportunities for students in healthcare programs to gain valuable experience through our student placement programs.

When you join the Extendicare family, you enjoy:

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
• Training and professional development programs.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you are able to enrich your life and the lives of others in your care.

Extendicare is committed to recognizing excellence and leadership at all levels of the organization and fostering career pathways that advance professional growth and development.

We promote from within so that our employees believe their hard work and dedication can lead to growth and development within our company.

We also offer rigorous training and education to help employees at all levels to realize their potential within Extendicare.

If you are committed to helping people live better and embody our core values of Courtesy, ‘can-do’ Attitude, Respect and Excellence, consider joining our team.