Extendicare·Vaughan, Ontario
The Personal Support Worker (PSW)/HCA/CCA is responsible for providing direct personal support and care to fulfill the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients according to established policies and routines. This includes assisting with direct care tasks such as ambulation, feeding, bathing, and grooming.
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
Salary: As per Collective Agreement
Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required
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
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 committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
Candidates must have completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification meeting required standards and possess the ability to communicate positively and follow instructions in English. Experience in Long Term Care or community home care, especially with dementia and palliative care, is preferred.
Market context
In Ontario, Personal Support Worker roles are often in steady demand across long-term care and community home care, especially for casual and part-time coverage. These positions can be competitive because employers look for PSW or HCA/CCA credentials, clear English communication, and experience with dementia or palliative care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight relevant care experience and your ability to follow instructions closely.