Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Extendicare; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development programs

Recognition programs

Health and dental benefits

Company paid mobile devices

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Mileage compensation

Job summary

ParaMed, Canada's leading home health care provider, is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker (PSW) to support patients in their homes and communities. You will assist with daily living activities while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, with competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for training. A valid PSW certificate and driver access are required as the role covers various patient residences.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients.
• Reliability and flexibility in scheduling and duties.
• Valid G or G2 driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel to patient residences.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen.

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, including special diets per the care plan.
• Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to improve quality of life for patients.

Skills

Compassion & care

Reliability

Flexibility

Driver access

Education

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate

Tools

Vehicle access

Job description

Job Description

As a Personal Support Worker (PSW)you will be an integral part of the home and community care team.Youwill support,encourageand provide independence for patients in their homes and community settingsbyassistingwith activities of daily living.

Whyyou’lllove working here:

• Best in class training and development programs

• Celebration and Recognition programs

• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

• Company paid mobile devices

• Employeeperksand exclusive offers

• Mileage Compensation

Whatyou’lldo:

• Assistpatientswithactivities ofdaily living including skin, hair,andoral care along withbathing, toileting,& peri-care

• Prepare nutritiousmeals and snacks, including special diets, asdeterminedby the care plan

• Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to help yourpatientsenjoy a better quality of life
  

Whatyou bring:

• ValidPersonalSupportWorkerCertificate

• Ability todemonstratecompassion andcarewhen interacting withpatients

• Reliability and flexibility

• Passion for making a difference in your community

• ValidG or G2 driver’s licenseand access to a vehicleto travel to and from patient’s residences within a geographical area

• ClearVulnerable Sector Screen

This is a newly added position.

Time Type

Part time

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.