Compassionate Personal Support Worker – Part-Time

triOS Education Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare Canada is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to join our long-term care team across Canada. You will provide personal care under supervision, supporting residents with daily living activities and maintaining dignity and safety.

We offer competitive hourly compensation ($25.20–$26.49 per hour), opportunities for professional development, and a respectful, inclusive workplace focused on quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program (or provincial equivalent certificate program with minimum 600 hours in Ontario & Alberta of theory & practicum)
• Experience working with seniors in the community health services setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

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.
• Elevate 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.
• Demonstrate understanding of resident/client needs and maximize abilities.
• Provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the resident/client/family.
• Maintain resident/client information confidentiality.
• Respond to resident/client/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and cleanly environment, including residents/clients equipment, belongings, and nursing equipment.
• Observe & report to the Client Service Supervisor any concerns regarding client's safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client's behalf to ensure client's safety is maintained.
• Engage with other agencies involved in resident/client care as directed.
• Attend in services to develop knowledge and skills.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Caregiving experience

Lifting/transferring

First Aid/CPR

Criminal Background Check

Education

PSW certificate/program with 600 hours (Ontario & Alberta)

Job description

Extendicare Canada is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to join our long-term care team across Canada. You will provide personal care under supervision, supporting residents with daily living activities and maintaining dignity and safety.

We offer competitive hourly compensation ($25.20–$26.49 per hour), opportunities for professional development, and a respectful, inclusive workplace focused on quality of life for residents.