Personal Support Worker - Casual

Job Description The 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: SEIU Union Local: SEIU 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 6) Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset 7) Flexibility to work on different units as per facility requirements 8) Ability to work safely aligning with health and safety measure Time Type: Part 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 [email protected]. 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.

Provide direct personal support to patients to meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Assist with daily living activities including bathing, grooming, feeding, and ambulation.

Must have completed a PSW, HCA, or CCA certification and be able to communicate effectively in English. Experience in long-term care, dementia, and palliative care is preferred.

• Health Benefits • Financial Well-being Support • Career Growth Opportunities

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• Direct Patient Care
• Ambulation Assistance
• Feeding
• Bathing
• Grooming
• Dementia Care
• Palliative Care
• Care Planning
• Documentation
• English Communication
• Independent Working
• Health and Safety Compliance

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week