Personal Support Worker

ParaMed; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Mileage compensation

Mobile device provided

Education allowance for employees and…

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ParaMed in Owen Sound, Ontario is seeking a Personal Support Worker to visit patients at home and provide essential daily living support. You will assist with meals, personal care, hygiene, and companionship during multiple visits each day.

This role requires compassion, reliability, and a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle. A high school diploma is required, and weekend availability is often needed. ParaMed offers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Compassion and listening skills are essential.
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• Experience with seniors is preferred; children experience is an asset.
• Willingness to visit patients' residences within a designated area.
• Ability to pass Criminal Background screening on hire.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Travel between patients for home visits.
• Prepare meals and assist with meals.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and support well-being for patients.
• Basic housekeeping duties.

Skills

Compassion and listening skills

Passion for helping community

Willingness to visit patients' homes

Ability to work every other weekend

Experience with seniors or children

Valid driver’s license and vehicle

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Personal Support Worker page is loaded## Personal Support Workerlocations: ParaMed - Owen Sound, Ontariotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R36166**Job Description**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 device* Mileage compensation* Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family* Opportunity to attend a PSW Certificate Bridging Program, paid fully by ParaMed* Employee Assistance Program* Employee perks and exclusive offersWhat you'll do:* Travel from patient to patient completing several home visits per day* Prepare meals and assist with meal-time* Basic housekeeping duties* Provide companionship and support the well-being of patients* Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing* Support for basic activities of daily livingWhat you bring:* Compassion and listening skills* Passion for making a difference in your community* Willingness to visit patient's residences within a designated area* Ability to work every other weekend* Experience working with seniors and/or children is an asset* Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire* Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary* Valid driver license and access to a vehicle* High school diploma or equivalent#ParaMedSW## **Time Type**Full time## **Compensation Details**$22.59 - $25.38ParaMed 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. 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] 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.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.