Job Description

• Performs the initial assessment of care needs for new patients and establishes the individual care plans for patient services, in accordance with Funder service requirements. 

• Completes the initial safety assessment of a new patients’ living environment to ensure employees will be working in safe and healthy work conditions. 

• Performs the initial personal care services for new patients. 

• Assesses patient needs to identify the appropriateness for either Health Support Worker or Personal Support Worker care. 

• Assesses the ability to shift scheduled patient care to off peak times, based on clinical need, in order to increase system capacity. 

• Advises Operations of the appropriate parameters for scheduling the patient’s ongoing visits, based on clinically indicated service requirements. 

• Informs patients and families of ParaMed policies and scheduling practices, as well as the expected time of care. 

• Maintains current and accurate patient records. 

• Shows respect for cultural needs, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of patients and staff. 

• Stays abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice. 

• Registration in good standing as a RPN/LPN with provincial governing bodies and minimum two years’ experience as 

• Working knowledge of applicable legislation including but not limited to Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Privacy / Personal Health Information Act, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and practices. 

• Knowledgeable in best practice standards for community health care and services. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Excellent organizational skills 

• Demonstrated competency in patient centered care principles and practices. 

• Knowledgeable of community resources available for patients and families. 

• Strong independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to provide a current, clear criminal back check with Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS) 

Time Type

Full time

As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.

When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

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.

ParaMed 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.