Provide direct personal support to patients to meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Assist with daily living activities including bathing, grooming, feeding, and ambulation.
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
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:
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.
Must have completed a PSW program or HCA/CCA certification. Experience in long-term care, dementia, and palliative care is preferred.
Market context
In Ontario, PSW roles are commonly in steady demand across home care, long-term care, and community support settings. This type of position is competitive because employers often look for current PSW certification, First Aid/CPR, a recent Vulnerable Sector Check, and reliable transportation; the listed benefits include a benefits plan, vacation pay, and flexible hours. Before applying, confirm your documents are current and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.