Personal Support Worker

Extendicare•Bancroft, ON

6d•CA$22 - CA$24•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) you will be an integral part of the home and community care team. You will support, encourage and provide independence for patients in their homes and community settings by assisting with activities of daily living. ParaMed Home Health Care is the leading home care provider in the country, proudly 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, please 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. ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

Requirements

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate
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

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred to support client care

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