Nursing Summer Student

Extendicare•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ParaMed is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Nursing Students for summer employment to join our team of Personal Support Workers (PSW). Our PSW staff provide unique care that is sensitive to patients' individual needs, allowing them to continue residing within their own homes. As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974. When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. 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, contact us. ParaMed 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.

Requirements

Current Nursing student with at least 1 year completed
Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients
Reliability and flexibility
Passion for making a difference in your community
Valid driver license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from patient’s residences within a geographical area
Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin, hair, and oral care along with bathing, toileting, & peri-care
Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan
Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to help your patients enjoy a better quality of life