Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Casual - Forest Trail

Job Description

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

**We are hiring staff for our new home Forest Trail in Peterborough, On. To be opened in Q4 2026**

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our RPN team, you will provide care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice and offer leadership and guidance to the personal care staff. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our Forest Trail Home, located in 514 Deline St. Peterborough, ON K9K 1T3.

*** This position starts as casual in our Peterborough LTC home and will transition to Part Time or Casual at our new Forest Trail LTC home in Fall 2026***

What you’ll be doing

• Assist residents with mobility, feeding, bathing, toileting and personal grooming

• Encourage resident participation in activities and programs  

• Provide emotional and social support to residents and families

What you bring

• PSW certification

• Able to perform physical tasks and duties, including frequent bending, reaching and lifting

• Compassion, professionalism, and respect

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

• Must provide a complete and current (within three months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others

• Employee Perks and Recognition Programs

• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network 102 owned and operated long-term care homes, as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision for a future where everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. 

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.​

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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.​

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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.​