Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Temporary Part Time (PT) - 1D2 & 5D2 - St. Catharines

Extendicare; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Life-long learning

Recognition programs

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare St. Catharines is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) for a temporary part-time position in the St. Catharines area. Shifts run 6am–2pm, biweekly, with a 30-hour schedule, supporting residents with daily care needs.

The role requires PSW certification, fitness for lifting, and strong communication in English. Extendicare offers mentorship, recognition programs, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time roles.

Qualifications

• PSW certification is required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and respect.
• Able to perform physical tasks including bending, reaching and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with mobility, feeding, bathing, toileting and personal grooming.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and programs.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents and families.

Skills

PSW certification

Read/write English

Compassionate care

Physical endurance

Job description

Time Type

Part time

Job Description

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Job Posting #: 080-26 & 083-26

Posting: Temporary Part-Time 30hrs Biweekly (6am - 2pm) 2F

Location: Extendicare St. Catharines in St. Catharines

Closing Date: Thursday, August 13th, 2026 @ Noon

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our PSW team, you will provide direct care to residents in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist residents with mobility, feeding, bathing, toileting and personal grooming
• Encourage resident participation in activities and programs
• Provide emotional and social support to residents and families

What You Bring

• PSW certification
• Able to perform physical tasks and duties, including frequent bending, reaching and lifting
• Compassion, professionalism, and respect
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

What You’ll Get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• A rewarding & meaningul work experience where you can enrich your life & the lives of others
• Employee Perks and Recognition Programs
• Robust benefits package (F/T only)

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centers, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

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

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. 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.