Personal Support Worker

Extendicare; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class training

Health and dental benefits

Company mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Employee perks

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to assist clients at home in Markham, Ontario. You will support daily living activities and promote independence, with training and benefits provided by ParaMed.

We offer flexible scheduling, health and dental benefits, and company devices. Final salary offers reflect skills, experience, and care responsibilities; AI tools may assist screening while humans review every application.

Qualifications

• Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate is required.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients.
• Reliability and flexibility to meet patient needs.
• Passion for making a difference in your community.
• Valid driver license and access to a vehicle to travel within a geographical area.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen.
• Proficiency in Chinese is an asset as many clients speak this language.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities including skin, hair, and oral care, bathing, toileting, and peri-care.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets per care plan.
• Provide basic housekeeping and companionship to improve quality of life.

Skills

Compassion & care

Reliability & flexibility

Driver's license

Team-oriented

Communication

Education

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Job Description

As an integral part of the home and community care team, you will support, encourage and provide independence for patients in their homes and community setting by assisting with activities of daily living.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Best in class training and development programs

• Celebration and Recognition programs

• Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options

• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

• Company paid mobile devices

• Mileage compensation

• Employee perks and exclusive offers

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

• Proficiency in Chinese is an asset as many of our clients primarily speak this language.

This is a replacement for current position.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$21.61 - $24.43

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 needsincluding high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personalsupportand home support.We workhand-in-handwith health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independentlivingand 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. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

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.