Personal Support Worker

111013 ParaMed Inc.; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Health & dental benefits

Mobile devices provided

Mileage reimbursement

Employee perks

Job summary

ParaMed Inc. in Fort Frances, Emo and Devlin, Ontario, is hiring Part-time and Full-time Personal Support Workers to visit patients in their homes and communities. You will assist with activities of daily living and support independence for patients in a home-based setting.

We value compassion, reliability and flexibility, and require a valid PSW certificate and a driver’s license to travel within the service area. Final salary offers depend on skills, experience and alignment with the role.

Qualifications

• Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• Valid driver license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from patient residences within a geographical area.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin, hair, and oral care along with bathing, toileting, & peri-care.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan.
• Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to help your patients enjoy a better quality of life.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Flexibility

Driving

Education

PSW Certificate

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description Part-time and full-time positions visiting patients in Fort Frances, Emo and Devlin, Ontario! As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) you will be an integral part of the home and community care team. You will support, encourage and provide independence for patients in their homes and community settings by assisting with activities of daily living.

Why you’ll love working here

• Best in class training and development programs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile devices
• Employee perks and exclusive offers
• Part-time and full-time opportunities
• Mileage compensation

What you’ll do

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin, hair, and oral care along with bathing, toileting, & peri-care
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan
• Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to help your patients enjoy a better quality of life

What you bring

• Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients
• Reliability and flexibility
• Passion for making a difference in your community
• Valid driver license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from patient’s residences within a geographical area
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen

This is a newly added position.

Work Details

Time Type Full time

Compensation Details $21.52 - $24.29

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Company Culture

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.