Extendicare·Thunder Bay, Ontario
Provide essential support to patients in their homes and community settings by assisting with activities of daily living. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and basic housekeeping to improve patient quality of life.
This position is located in Marathon, Ontario and Manitouwadge, Ontario. As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) you will be an integral part of the home and community care team. You will support, encourage and provide independence for patients in their homes and community settings by assisting with activities of daily living. Why you’ll love working here: Best in class training and development programs Celebration and Recognition programs Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans Company paid mobile devices Employee perks and exclusive offers Mileage compensation What you’ll do: Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin, hair, and oral care along with bathing, toileting, & peri-care Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to help your patients enjoy a better quality of life What you bring: Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients Reliability and flexibility Passion for making a difference in your community Valid driver license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from patient’s residences within a geographical area Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen This is a newly added position. 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. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Time Type Part time Compensation Details $21.52 - $24.29 As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974. When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. 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 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. ParaMed is Canada's 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 needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and 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. Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.
Candidates must hold a valid Personal Support Worker Certificate and a clear Vulnerable Sector Screen. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required for travel to patient residences.
Market context
Personal Support Worker roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand across long-term care, home care, and community settings, especially for candidates who can work non-traditional hours and travel when needed. This role is competitive because employers often look for a valid PSW certificate or equivalent, a driver’s license, and flexibility, while benefits like health and dental coverage, paid orientation, and continuing education can improve the overall offer. Before applying, confirm your schedule availability and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which are pulled from the original posting to save research time.