Personal Support Worker SUMMIT PLACE

ParaMed Home Health Care; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is hiring a PSW/HCA/CCA to provide direct personal support and care to residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. You will assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, grooming, and support the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of residents in accordance with care plans.

Requirements include a PSW certification and experience in long-term care or community home care. We offer a supportive team, competitive pay, and a commitment to accessible, inclusive

Qualifications

• PSW certification required and meets standards for the position.
• Experience in long-term care or community home care with dementia/palliative exposure preferred.
• Knowledge of care planning systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal support (ambulation, feeding, bathing, grooming).
• Assist in fulfilling physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of residents.
• Communicate positively with staff, residents/patients, and families.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Time management

Teamwork

Education

PSW certification

Tools

Care documentation systems

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Union Classification: PSW

Salary: As per Collective Agreement (CLAC)

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

Qualifications

• Completed a PSW 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

$26.35 - $29.03

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.