Personal Support Worker

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:
Union Local:
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

ParaMed is Canadas 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 needsincluding high-quality nursing therapeutic personalsupportand home workhand-in-handwith health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care support independentlivingand 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.

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 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.

ParaMed 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

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.