Personal Support Worker (PSW)

CarePartners; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Health & dental benefits

Flexible hours

Continuing education

Job summary

CarePartners is hiring Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to support patients in home and community care settings across the Niagara Region. You will assist with daily living activities, promote independence, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care under supervision.

Competitive wages, a signing bonus, mileage reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits are offered. The role requires a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a current vulnerable sector check.

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker certification or enrollment in nursing program is required or preferred.
• Current vulnerable sector check is required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and household tasks.
• Provide cognitive, social and emotional support to patients.
• Promote safety through proper body mechanics and home safety practices.
• Prepare nutritious meals per care plan and maintain hygiene practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Flexible hours

Independent work

Education

PSW certification or enrollment in Nursing program

Healthcare aide certificate (HCA) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you proud to contribute your skills to delivering quality health care? PSWs are an integral part of a health care team, and in this role, you will encourage, support, and promote independence f...

Are you proud to contribute your skills to delivering quality health care? PSWs are an integral part of a health care team, and in this role, you will encourage, support, and promote independence for patients in home and community care settings by assisting with activities of daily living under the supervision of our Personal Support Manager.

We are looking for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to help us bring patient and family-centered care to in patients in the Niagara Region. Are you someone we should meet?

We are hiring for the following locations:

• St. Catharine's
• Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Port Colborne
• Thorold
• Fonthill

What We Offer

Competitive Wages, Incentives and Perks

• Competitive wage grid $20.96 to $23.20 per hour
• A special $750 bonus for signing with CarePartners
• PAID MILEAGE at 0.45 per/km PLUS travel time
• Paid orientation and hands‑on mentoring from experienced, caring staff
• Access to group discounts, including exclusive discounts from various retailers
• Total rewards program which includes health & dental benefits
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members
• Flexible hours and a variety of assignments
• Opportunities for continuing education and training
• Hands on mentoring and leadership support
• Opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare services

What The Role Involves

• Assisting with daily living activities, such as personal care (rise and retire), assistance with household tasks, respite care, medication assistance, special functions
• Promoting a safe environment by demonstrating proper body mechanics, safe transfer techniques, and home safety
• Providing cognitive, social and/or emotional support to the patient
• Preparing nutritious, varied and economical meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan, using proper food preparation, storage, and hygiene practices.

What You Bring

• A strong desire and commitment to making a difference in the lives of their patients
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Availability to work non-traditional hours, such as early morning, evenings, and alternate weekends
• A valid driver’s license (G or G2 Classification), access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance
• Valid certificate as a Personal Support Worker, Internationally Trained Nurse, Health Care Aid, Developmental Support Worker, Home Support Worker, or enrollment in a Nursing program
• To protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, a clear background check

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff‑led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.

CarePartners uses iCIMs as part of our recruitment and hiring process. While we incorporate select Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to enhance process efficiency, we remain committed to human‑led decision making. All AI‑generated outputs are subject to human review to ensure accuracy and fairness.

This job posting is available due to an existing vacancy.