Extendicare·Kincardine, Ontario
Travel to multiple patient residences daily to provide essential home care services. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, basic housekeeping, and providing emotional companionship.
Why you’ll love working here: Best in class training and development programs Celebration and Recognition programs Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans Company paid mobile device Mileage compensation Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family Opportunity to attend a PSW Certificate Bridging Program, paid fully by ParaMed Employee Assistance Program Employee perks and exclusive offers What you’ll do: travel from patient to patient completing several home visits per day Prepare meals and assist with meal-time Basic housekeeping duties Provide companionship and support the well-being of patients Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing Support for basic activities of daily living What you bring: Compassion and listening skills Passion for making a difference in your community Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated area Ability to work every other weekend Experience working with seniors and/or children is an asset Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary Valid driver license and access to a vehicle High school diploma or equivalent FT $1500 (Grey Bruce area only) (paid in 2 installments, second will be at 6 months) PT $1000 (Grey Bruce area only) (paid in 2 installments, second will be at 6 months) **
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Time Type Full time Compensation Details $22.59 - $25.38 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 have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle, and the ability to pass a criminal background screening. Experience with seniors or children and previous hygiene care experience are considered assets.
Market context
Personal Support Worker roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand because employers need reliable, resident-focused care in long-term care, retirement, and community settings. These positions are competitive when applicants show caregiving or senior care experience, safe lifting ability, and strong communication, especially where dignity and privacy are emphasized. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on resident support and teamwork.