Personal Support Worker PSW

Extendicare; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior care provider in the Niagara Region is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker (PSW) to assist residents with various personal care needs during night shifts. Responsibilities include aiding in mobility, bathing, and providing emotional support. The ideal candidate must have PSW certification and demonstrate compassion and professionalism. This role offers a rewarding experience enhancing the quality of life for seniors. Salary ranges from $27.51 to $29.12 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship

Support for lifelong learning

Employee Perks and Recognition Programs

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• PSW certification required.
• Able to perform physical tasks including frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PSW certification

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

Compassion

Professionalism

Respect

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Job Posting #: 003-26

Posting: Temporary Part-Time 22.5 hrs Biweekly (10pm - 6am) 2F

Location: Extendicare St. Catharines in St. Catharines

Closing Date: Thursday, February 5th, 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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 & meaningful 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 committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.