Personal Support Worker ( PSW ) part-time ( PT)

Job Description Under the direction of the Registered Staff and the Director of Care, the PSW provides direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines. Zero lift policy. PSW RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming. Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities. Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required. Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care. Adheres to established departmental polices and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control. Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care. Consults with and informs team leader of activities, needs and problems related to resident care. Utilizes observation skills to note changes in resident’s condition. Keeps team members informed of observations through Point of Care Charting. Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans. Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of residents. Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control. Time Type Part time Compensation Details $27.48 - $29.09 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.

The Personal Support Worker provides direct personal and nursing care to residents to fulfill their physical, emotional, and social needs. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, documenting resident conditions, and participating in care conferences.

The role requires adherence to departmental policies regarding safety, infection control, and quality assurance. Candidates must be able to provide compassionate care and maintain accurate documentation in a long-term care environment.

• Health benefits • Financial well-being support • Long-term career growth

• Quality assurancePreferred

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• Personal care
• Nursing care
• Ambulation assistance
• Feeding assistance
• Bathing
• Grooming
• Emotional support
• Social support
• Palliative care
• Documentation
• Quality assurance
• Infection control
• Observation skills
• Point of care charting
• Care planning
• Point Of Care Charting
• Compassion
• Cultural Safety
• Infection Control
• Long-Term Care
• Nursing Care
• Palliative Care
• Quality Assurance
• Reviewing Applications

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Personal Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week