Personal Support Worker

ParaMed; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Health benefits

Company phone

Employee perks

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker to assist patients in their homes and communities with daily living activities, hygiene, meals, and safety. You’ll promote independence and comfort while following care plans.

Travel between patient residences within your geographic area using your own vehicle. Bring compassion, reliability, and flexibility, and contribute to a high quality of life and well-being for those in your care.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Personal Support Worker certificate.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients.
• Reliability and flexibility to adapt to patient needs.
• Must have a valid driver license and access to a vehicle for travel to patient residences.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion and care

Reliability

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Job description

Job DescriptionPARAMED HOME HEALTH CAREAs 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 programsCelebration and Recognition programsComprehensive health and dental benefit plansCompany paid mobile devicesEmployee perks and exclusive offersWhat you’ll do:Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin, hair, and oral care along with bathing, toileting, & peri-carePrepare nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care planProvide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to help your patients enjoy a better quality of lifeWhat you bring:Valid Personal Support Worker CertificateAbility to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patientsReliability and flexibilityPassion for making a difference in your communityValid driver license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from patient’s residences within a geographical areaClear Vulnerable Sector ScreenTime TypeFull timeCompensation Details$21.52 - $24.30ParaMed 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.