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Job Description 

In this community support role, as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) you will have scheduled visits to care for patients with palliative care needs as part of a palliative care team comprising of Nurses, PSW's and Allied Health members. You will work with patients of all ages with differing complexity of care and play a key role in helping patients navigate through their care journey. 

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 devices

• Mileage compensation

• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you'll do:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin, hair, and oral care along with bathing, toileting, & peri-care

• Liaise with other members of the client's palliative care team

• 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

• PSWs palliative care and PPS trained: Palliative Care Fundamentals & LEAP PSW Course (or will be trained within 3 months upon hire) preferred

• 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

We are honored to partner with HealthForceOntario (HFO) as an approved employer for the incentive funding of $10,000 to attract and retain personal support workers (PSWs) to work in home and community care agencies. For further information, please visit:

Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible Join a winning team and let's succeed together 

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.