Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Temporary Part Time (PT) - Tendercare

Job Description

Personal Support Workers (PSW) are invited to apply for part-time positions to work at our Tendercare Living Centre 204 - bed long-term care home located in Scarborough, Ontario. You have the opportunity to provide care and services to a maximum of eight amazing residents.

Under the direction of the Registered Staff, the PSW provides direct personal and nursing care to residents so as to fulfil the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents in accordance to home polices, procedure and work routines.

Job Description Summary

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: SEIU
Union Classification (Title): PSW / HCA as applicable
Salary: As per Collective Agreement

Time Type:

Temporary Part-time

Casual

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assists in providing direct care for residents; assists with ambulation, feeding, bathing and grooming.

· Encourages participation in activity programs by assisting residents to and from activities.

· Assists with meal service and nourishment delivery to residents and provides feeding assistance as required.

· Provides emotional and social support to residents/families including palliative care.

· Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures regarding documentation, quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.

· Consults with and informs supervisor of unit activities, needs and matters related to resident care.

· Participates in care conferences and documentation related to resident care plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position

· Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred

· Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation required

· Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned

· Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents and families

· Ability to Speak Cantonese or Mandraine is an asset

· Demonstrates empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents

· Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Ability to provide resident 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.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$27.51 - $29.12

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.​

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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.

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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.​

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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 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.

Extendicare 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 [email protected].

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.