Personal Support Worker - PSW

ParaMed Home Health Care; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Company mobile devices provided

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time travel

Job summary

ParaMed Home Health Care is seeking a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to join our home-based care team in Ottawa. You will support patients with daily living activities, promote independence, and contribute to their quality of life in home and community settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, meals, hygiene, and companionship, while following the care plan and maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Personal Support Worker certificate.
• Demonstrates compassion and care when interacting with patients.
• Reliable and flexible to meet patient needs and schedules.
• Passion for making a difference in the community.
• Valid driver license and access to a vehicle to travel to patient residences.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (skin, hair, oral care; bathing; toileting; peri-care).
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks per care plans; assist with special diets.

Skills

PSW certificate

Compassionate care

Reliability & flexibility

Community impact

Driver's license & vehicle

Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

PARAMED HOME HEALTH CARE

As 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.

Job Description

As 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 programs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile devices
• Employee perks and exclusive offers
• Rate: up to $21.97/visit
• Mileage: $0.45/Km + Paid Time Travel
  

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
  

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.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

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.

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.