Posted 2 months ago
Personal Support Worker
@ Shannex
Ajax, Ontario
Overview
Shannex is hiring a Personal Support Worker for its Parkland Ajax team in Ajax, Ontario. The role provides hands-on daily living care and support to residents in a senior living community. The posting states an approximate hourly wage of $20.05 to $21.37, flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays, and a requirement for a valid Personal Care Worker course.
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with hygiene and daily living activities
- Develop individualized Resident Care Plans with the team
- Plan and implement daily resident leisure activities
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Perform delegated nursing acts within scope of practice
Requirements summary:
- Valid Personal Care Worker course or equivalent
- Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
- Flexible availability for days, nights, weekends and holidays
- Experience with elderly in long-term care or senior living an asset
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care course an asset
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Personal Care Worker course, CPR, First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Leading the Way to Better Living
Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 261 |
| View page |
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Personal Support Worker to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Approximate hourly wage: $20.05 - $21.37
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment event
- Access to continuing education and training through the Shannex Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment
- Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan
- Assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities on a daily basis
- Assists with light housekeeping duties
- Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice
- Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- You have a valid Personal Care Worker course or equivalent
- You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- You can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset
- Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset
- Valid CPR & First Aid Certification preferred
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
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