Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Kawartha Lakes

Extendicare; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is hiring PSW/HCA/CCA to provide direct personal support to residents, helping with mobility, meals, bathing and grooming in a long-term care setting in Ontario. You will work in alignment with care plans, communicate with residents and families, and document shifts.

The role requires PSW certification and English proficiency; prior community home care experience is an asset. We offer a supportive team, flexible shifts across day, evening and night, and a commitment to respectful,

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards.
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care with exposure to dementia and palliative care.
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation.
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families.
• Ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal support and care to residents, fulfilling physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
• Assist in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.

Skills

Communication with residents/families

Care planning systems

English reading/writing ability

Education

PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification

Job description

Job Description Causal - Available for all shifts - Day/Evening/Night

The PSW/HCA/CCA provides direct personal support and care to patients to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients in accordance to polices, procedure and work routines.

Assists in providing direct care such as ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.

For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

• Union Name: Union Local: Union Classification (Title): PSW / HCA as applicable Salary: As per Collective Agreement
• Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position
• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation
• Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families
• Ability to provide care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English
• Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset

Time Type Part time Compensation Details

$27.51 - $29.12

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. 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.

Extendicare 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. Extendicare 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. 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.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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.