About this role
Job Description
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.
Why you’ll love working here:
Best in class training and development programs
Celebration and Recognition programs
Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
Company paid mobile devices
Mileage compensation
Employee perks and exclusive offers
What you’ll do:
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
What you bring:
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
We are honored to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the incentive funding of $10,000 to attract and retain personal support workers (PSWs) to work in home and community care agencies. For further information, please visit: https://www.healthforceontario.ca/en/Home/All_Programs/PSW_Initiatives
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Time Type
Part timeJoin us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible!
Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!
ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Other facts
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission:
Helping people live better
What you'll do
- As a Personal Support Worker, you will assist patients with activities of daily living and provide companionship. You will also prepare nutritious meals and perform basic housekeeping tasks.
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