Personal Support Worker (PSW)

ParaMed; Terrace Bay Township; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Recognition programs

Health benefits

Mobile devices provided

Employee perks

Mileage compensation

Flexible shifts

Job summary

ParaMed is hiring a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to join our home and community care team. You will support patients in their homes by assisting with daily living activities and promoting independence. The role offers part-time and flexibility across territories with paid mileage and comprehensive benefits.

Applicants should have a valid PSW certificate, compassionate approach, reliable, and able to travel within the designated area. A Vulnerable Sector Screen is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Personal Support Worker certificate.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients.
• Reliable and flexible with a strong commitment to the community.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel within the service area.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

PSW Certificate

Compassionate care

Reliability

Driver license

Vulnerable Sector Screen

Job description

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
• Mileage compensation
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available

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

This is a newly added position.

Time Type: Part time

Compensation Details $21.52 - $24.29

ParaMed

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.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.

Equal Opportunity

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].

If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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.