Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.

Personal Support Aide - Medical

Kawartha Lakes, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide hands-on personal care to nursing home residents, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, positioning, and transporting patients. Monitor vital signs, collect specimens, respond to call signals, maintain patient rooms and supplies, and deliver messages and materials between departments.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Rural area Willing to relocate Nursing home/home for the aged Responsibilities Tasks Supply and empty bed pans Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse Serve meal trays and feed patients Weigh, lift, turn and position patients Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments Make beds and maintain patients' rooms Supervise patients' exercise routines Maintain inventory of supplies Bathe, dress and groom patients Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher Answer call signals to determine patients' needs Collect specimens Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Immunization records Tuberculosis test Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Walking Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Life insurance Pension plan Other Benefits Free parking available Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, or equivalent experience, and two to less than three years of experience. A Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate, criminal record check, immunization records, tuberculosis test, and own transportation are specified.