Temporary Full Time Health Care Aide Extendicare St. Paul

Extendicare; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking PSW/HCA/CCA staff to provide direct personal care to residents in long-term care or community home care settings across Canada. The role emphasizes compassionate support, mobility assistance, feeding, bathing, and grooming as part of individualized care plans.

Applicants should have a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification and be able to read and write English. The employer notes competitive compensation, full-time hours, and an inclusive, accessible hiring process, with

Qualifications

• Completed 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 read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal support and care to patients
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming
• Follow nursing care plans and job routines
• Ensure care aligns with application legislation and policies

Skills

Communication with residents/families

Care planning documentation

English reading/writing

Policies and procedures

Follow instructions

Education

PSW Program

HCA/CCA certification

Job description

Job Description

he 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

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

Qualifications

1. Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position
2. Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred
3. Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation
4. Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families
5. 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

Time Type

Full time

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.